- In the train on the way home, Gustave says that he will never part with the picture.
- Then he changes his mind. He worries about the hotel's future prospects with the war and decides to liquidate Boy with Apple by the end of the week.
- He has Zero draw up a contract, or blood pact, whichever you prefer, offering him 1.5%, room and board, and a promise to be the sole heir.
- Zero shakes on it.