The Crying of Lot 49 Sexuality and Sexual Identity Quotes

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Quote #10

Metzger and Serge's chick had run off to Nevada, to get married. Serge, on close questioning, admitted the bit about the eight-year-old was so far only imaginary, but that he was hanging diligently around playgrounds and should have some news for them any day. (6.6)

Again: Why are all the men in the book obsessed with young girls? What has Serge learned from Metzger? Where does Pynchon suggest this tendency will lead?