Chapter 20, Justice Summary

The talks go on and on. Shabanu is restless and wants to know what is happening. Mama comes into Shabanu's room, and Shabanu asks what they are deciding. Mama says whatever they decide will be what's best for Phulan and Shabanu. Realizing that they are talking about her fate as well as her sister's, Shabanu insists on being allowed to be present and listen. They let her in and get Phulan as well. The decision has been made that Phulan will now marry Murad. Shabanu is furious at this idea. She was beginning to accept and even like the idea of marrying Murad, especially after seeing him the past few days. They tell Shabanu that she will wed Nazir's brother, Rahim-sahib. Shabanu cannot believe this - he is old enough to be her grandfather and he has three wives already. She...