As the demands from "Wally" become odder and more severe - bizarre measures that sound more likely to ruin the store than to help it - Philip finally revolts and attempts to tell Wally that he can shove it. The Rat's consternation about the new human infestation increases. After trying to call Wally and discovering that the phones are out, the Anarchist and Dicky make an attempt at repair, then a sacrifice.