The narrator recounts the mirasse, a family meeting required by the Koran where the deceased's secrets are exposed, that has just taken place at her house. The Imam, Modou's brother, the narrator, her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Mawdo Bw, Binetou, Lady Mother-in-Law, and some of their relatives attended. Secrets from Modou's new life are thus revealed for all to hear.
Modou had serious financial problems. Because of this, he had accepted a promotion in exchange for which he would tame the trade union struggle. In spite of this, he dies penniless and leaves behind many debts.
Modou had abandoned his first wife (the narrator) and her children to live with Binetou. He had spent and borrowed large amounts of money to make his new wife and mother-in-law happy. One of the purchases he made was.....
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