SUICIDE OR MURDER?

Well, I must say that this story came with an unexpected twist. This section of the novel points out the dark side of Walter and Phyllis. Two normal people that sunk to the level of murder, and so easy. At least they thought. The dark side really showed itself. One of the true characteristics of Noir.  The ramifications after all was done, was definitely overwhelming for the both of them. Phyllis was filled with so much anxiety that all she could do was argue, drive and wanted Walter out of her car. His quilt and disbelief of what he had done made him feel the same way. In the car all he could do was try to shut her up and he could not wait to get out of her presence. When he went to talk to Norton and Keyes, I am sure he was very surprised when he heard the two scenarios from his employer and co-worker. Keyes, the claims adjuster is assuming the detective role in this novel. He has so many years and professional experience in this business, also with the company, he knows it is not suicide and not an accident. Keyes opened his book of actuaries and started talking statistics. He tells Norton about the different ways, and methods, in regards to people and situations and he states, "that there is not one case here out of all these millions of cases of a leap from the rear end of a moving train." Even after the inquest and all the testimonies were given and the jury said he died in a manner unknown to them, he still had his doubts. He almost gave the correct murder scenario to the letter, which scared Walter to the point he could not do anything. Keyes plans to stay on Phyllis like his gut told him to from the beginning. He will try his best to sweat her and at the same time Walter will sweat as well. I have a feeling the lack of communication is going to get the best of Phyllis.