Chapter 7, The Bargain Summary

The nice man returns to bargain with Dadi. Dadi trusts the man and wants a good deal for both of them. They haggle pleasantly until they reach an agreement. Dadi is so happy he sends Shabanu to the market for chickens and other food to celebrate. By the time she returns, he has sold Tipu for a large sum. He is eager to invite all their traveling companions for a celebration feast. While Shabanu begins preparing the food, a dust storm comes up and she runs around trying to get everything covered up and tied down. Dadi, who has gone to buy more food, returns and helps her. Inside their tarpaulin, Shabanu falls asleep.

Shouts outside wake her up. It is the mean Pathan man, Wardak. He pays Dadi a large sum, and suddenly Shabanu realizes he is buying...