Section 6: Chapter 7 Summary

Ali and Fusena were classmates at the post-secondary school in Atebubu and spent a lot of time together as friends since Ali enjoys the company of interesting women and found Fusena interesting. After graduation, they both teach at primary schools in Tamale and continue to see eachother regularly. During their six years of friendship, each has a number of affairs, but none are given much opportunity to grow. Eventually, circumstances force Ali and Fusena to face their emotions. He receives a scholarship in England which means a long parting, so one evening, Ali asks Fusena to marry him and she agrees. Neither recall how they got through the next couple of months. Ali's family is happy with his decision to marry, and the Kondeys and Al-Hassans arrange the marriage to occur in a week. Two months after the negotiations, Ali and...