Chapter 15 Summary

Nazneen collapses on the kitchen floor and Dr. Azad diagnoses her condition as nervous exhaustion. She is in bed, delirious, for several days. Nazneen finally sits up during one of Dr. Azad's visits. Chanu is very excited and anxious to see her eat. Dr. Azad prescribes more bed rest. Chanu and Dr. Azad exchange a few words about Mrs. Azad and the mobile library yet again, and Nazneen, observing them, thinks that she now knows what draws them together; they draw strength from each other's weaknesses.

Nazneen recovers from her slump and notices that the flat is a mess. She feels there is something she should be thinking about, but she can't quite place a finger on it. She looks out of the window at the kids below, and Chanu and Shahana come to look out with her. Shahana tells them the names...