Summary chapter 3(1)
In Chapter 3, the man arrives in the valley. He parks his wagon in the
front yard of Ann's house and goes inside, calling out for anyone. The
man seems puzzled when he cannot find anyone. The next day, the
man explores the rest of the valley and captures a chicken for dinner.
The man uses some kind of instrument and takes readings of the
area, including the pond. Later, the man takes a bath in Burden
Creek. Ann worries that she should have warned him, but hopes that
the creek is no longer poisoned.
Summary chapter 3(2)
The stranger, surprised by the valley’s green life, checks for
radiation with a Geiger counter. He pulls off his helmet, and
Ann sees his face for the first time. The stranger investigates
Ann’s house but sleeps outside in his tent. The next day he goes
exploring; he checks the pure brook but later bathes in the
contaminated one, mistakenly assuming they come from the same
source.