David is entirely consumed by the election process and barely recognises the growing intensity of feeling that Paul is developing towards Liljana. She is unaware of the powerful feelings that she arouses in Paul, and of his quiet intentions. The election is a triumph for David, due mostly to Paul's direct involvement in the electoral process. Unaware of the deals behind the scenes, David rejoices in this victory, unwittingly bonding himself to Paul as an accomplice in corruption.
