Kenneth Case is 39 years old. He lives in his mother's house on one of the tree shaded streets of a pleasant suburb, and he teaches philosophy at the state university. He's not handsome, but he has a genial look about him. He's not brilliant, but neither is he stupid, and most people enjoy his company. His needs are modest, but so are his wants, and he has tenure in his job. The life of Kenneth Case has been placid and fairly free of stress, until this moment...