Part 3, Chapter 7 Summary

Lin goes to his office after dinner to prepare for a chemistry class he is teaching to a group of female orderlies. Manna is unhappy, wondering why he cannot stay home to study. She begins to worry about their relationship. He seems too enthusiastic about being away from home and from her.

Manna starts to turn things over in her mind, such as the way Lin seems irritated with her at times, pushed beyond patience. She has consulted with other women about their celibacy during her pregnancy, but they and the books she has read agree that is best for the baby. Besides, Lin seemed quite happy to move to another bed, but that thought worries her as well. She decides she will hold on to her husband no matter what.

The next night, Manna follows Lin to the medical building...