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Their dialogues hint at a broader theme: the morality of love in a corrupt society. Margaret’s declaration that she would marry Recker only to free Phil reflects her moral stance, even as her love for Phil and her sense of duty compel her to resist Recker’s influence.
The Crime and Its Concealment
The narrative takes a darker turn with revelations of planned crimes, including a daring jewelry heist, illegal bond transactions, and the strategic planting of evidence. Recker’s men, including Crouch and Hanley, are involved in a scheme to steal valuable bonds, utilizing disguises and covert operations to slip past law enforcement.