Chapter 9 Summary

Mr. Bhoolabhoy leaves the hotel thinking how hard it would be for Tusker and Lucy if they have to leave the Lodge and find another place to live. He is unsure how to act if he sees them, as he does not want to lie but also does not think he should mention the possibility and risk causing Tusker another heart attack. In this state of mind, he arranges for a photographer to stop at the church to take photos for Father Sebastian and then he heads there himself, looking for peace of mind.

Although the church is as beautiful as always, he finds more confusion in his mind than peace. The harder he tries in his mind to compose a confession and ask God for guidance, the more actions come into his mind that he feels guilty about. He thinks about making...