Summary

In Chapter 3, everyone rushes to prepare for the trip. Koly is sad to say good-bye to Chandra, who isn’t accompanying them to the holy city. Chandra is disappointed that she isn’t going on the trip but says she looks forward to sharing Koly’s memories when they return. Koly, Hari, and his parents board a train. Any excitement Koly feels is quickly replaced by discomfort. There’s very little room. The heat and motion make Koly sick. Koly says she wants to believe that Hari will be healed when he bathes in the Ganges, but she finds it difficult to do so because he’s so sick.

Hari and Koly are both amazed by the sights they see. They go to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lai, who are apparently friends of the Mehtas. They seem to believe Koly is Hari...