Part I: Section 7 Summary

Behrani didn't know whether it was because of the champagne Nadi drank-or Esmail's having fallen asleep early-or the welcome news that the bungalow was worth four times what he'd paid (finding a buyer would be easy)-or the new cassette player he had bought Nadi. Whatever the reason, for the third time since arriving in the United States Nadi had invited him into her room. He feels like a young man again, remembering their wedding. He later takes his tea outside and notices a young woman sleeping in a red Bonneville (it is Kathy).

Part I: Section 7 Analysis

Behrani shakes his head at the strangeness of American women. Although surprised by his wife Nadi's changed behavior, he is pleased and does not find her strange.