Chapter 14 Summary

On his way to Ghulam, Gustad sees a man striking a little girl, and restrains him. The man complains children have been harassing his customers all day. Gustad purchases a bottle of milk for the little girl, who shares it with her brothers. Gustad orders three chocolates for them. They do not know how to show their gratitude, but eventually fade into the crowd. Peerbhoy asks Gustad about his leg and tells him that Ghulam is on the top floor. The smell of the brothel is nauseating and the women gross. The rooms into which Gustad peeks are sordid.

Ghulam is expecting Gustad. Ghulam has lost his bandage and has grown a full beard grown a full beard. He is polite and courteous as ever. Over a desk hang framed pictures of Gandhi and Nehru. Ghulam confirms that Bilimoria is in jail, but...