Summary

Hassan and his siblings enjoyed exploring their large, new house. Abbas put all his energies into remaking the mansion into a Bombay image – both the private quarters and the restaurant he planned for a portion of the mansion. Carpenters and craftsmen invaded the house for the renovation. A few weeks after moving in Hassan spotted Madame Mallory outside on her grounds. She was working in her garden. Her tranquility was broken with a commotion made by Abbas and some workers. Hassan could see that Mallory was disturbed by the noise and by Abbas loud vulgarity. Hassan could see the contempt on her face from across the way.

On another occasion when Hassan had gone to the bakery to buy bread, he was able to see the back of the inn and some of its grounds and gardens. He was shocked to see that Madame...