Summary

In Chapter 3, Nwagu, Mgboye, Chinwe, and Jekwu visited Ofodile's compound. After Chinwe went to find Ijeoma, Nwagu sat with Ofodile, "not seeing the unease of his host" (113). He told Ofodile of his family's fortune, attributing their luck to Ijeoma. Ofodile insisted that neither Ijeoma nor "any member of [his] household" was responsible (113). Nwagu insisted that Ichulu was doing well and they should give thanks.

When Chinwe saw Ijeoma, she thanked her for saving Jekwu, though she did not know Ijeoma's role. Ijeoma felt guilty for not telling Chinwe the truth. She feared losing her friend. Then the girls encountered other children. They called Jekwu ugly, which upset Chinwe. The children debated the definition of truth (117). Eventually the argument turned into play. Amidst their games, Ijeoma became overwhelmed with sadness, thinking of Uzodi. When she communicated her sorrow to Chinwe, Chinwe insisted...