Summary

Begam Waheed and Begam Nihal have a discussion about Asghar in Part 1:Chapter 7. Both women are concerned for Asghar and agree that he must marry soon. Begam Waheed explains that Asghar is in love with Bilqeece, but Begam Nihal thinks that getting approval from Mir Nihal will be virtually impossible. She also tells her daughter that Bilqeece's family is not of the same social class as they are and that the marriage has no chance of happening. Begam Waheed further explains Asghar's threat to commit suicide if he is not allowed to marry who he chooses. As the conversation continues, one of Begam Nihal's sons-in-law comes in to visit. He explains the virtues of what they should be looking for in a proper wife for Asghar. Since the son-in-law is a widower, he is hoping that he may marry the youngest daughter...