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In this chapter, Shadow and Wednesday prepare for a bank robbery by gathering materials and practicing sleight of hand, while Wednesday reflects on the nature of America and its gods, emphasizing the foreign origins of American symbols like Lady Liberty. The chapter explores themes of illusion, identity, and the blending of the mundane with the mythic, as snow begins to fall, symbolizing change and the unfolding of events. Shadow's growing involvement with Wednesday's plans highlights his reluctant participation in a larger, mysterious conflict involving old gods.