Reference to making love (off camera). Several male characters in New York City are presented as enjoying many amorous adventures and yet no comment is made as to their debauched character like they do the protagonist. Courtland's pursuit of Madeline appears to make him a bit of a sexual predator, especially after she admits she loves her fiancé.

A murder. A fight. Struggle over revolver. Car crash as attempted suicide.

Smoking. Drunkeness. Protagonist admits to regular use of medications to fall asleep or to wake up.