Summary

Chapter 15: Dr. Aziz and Adela continue to explore the caves without Mrs. Moore. Adela reflects upon her love, or lack thereof, for Ronnie and wonders if she should marry him. She asks Dr. Aziz if he is married, he tells her that he is, and she asks if he has more than one wife. This question deeply affects Dr. Aziz, not only because it is apparent that Adela knows nothing about the Indian people and their customs, but because he believes his dead wife was the only woman in the world for him. He quickly steps into a nearby cave to regain his composure.

Chapter 16: Dr. Aziz stays in the cave for a few minutes. When he comes out, the guide tells him that Adela has journeyed on by herself to explore more of the caves. Dr. Aziz becomes furious with the guide and chases...