Summary

Kamiti, the beggar at the dumpsite, returns to his body after his night of seeing the universe. He retrieves a piece of newspaper drifting in the wind, which mentions the Ruler’s plans for Marching to Heaven. He feels dizzy and is overwhelmed by the smell of rot and decay. Kamiti debates whether begging for food or picking up garbage is less contemptible. Just then, he sees an advertisement for jobs at Eldares Modern Construction and Real Estate Company. Kamiti enters the building and begs the secretary, a young woman who smells like flowers, to allow him to see the boss. Kamiti explains to Titus Tajirija, the CEO of the company, that he has a BA in Economics and an MBA from India. Kamiti is absorbed in describing Indian culture and education and defends Indains when Tajirika bitterly complains that Indians do not...