Chapter 9 Summary

They marry within a year in a traditional wedding their parents have planned for them at the Double Tree hotel in New Jersey. The ceremony itself is highly traditional, but Moushumi refuses to wear the traditional clothing for the reception, putting her own spin on things. Gogol and Moushumi are not allowed to be alone until late in the night, finally given the space to share a hotel room alone. After Moushumi has a shower, they open their cards and total up the large amount of money they have been given in checks. Gogol and Moushumi use the money to put a down payment on a small apartment in the city.

In March, Gogol and Moushumi travel to Paris where Moushumi has been invited to deliver a lecture. In the first few days, Gogol feels as though he is in the way with...