Staying On Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 16 Summary

Chapter 16 Summary

Lucy is almost overwhelmed by the number of people calling to express condolences over Tusker's death, and sending notes and cards to her. Although she thinks it is because Tusker had many friends, it is really that she, Lucy, has many friends who want to support her. Ironically, all the people are Indian, not British, the very class that she does not believe she should be close friends with. She is offered many places to stay for as long as she needs to, but prefers to stay in her home. Susy, in particular, is very kind in offering a permanent home if needed.

Lucy requests that Ibrahim spend the night in the Lodge so that she will feel safe. Lucy and Father Sebastian arrange for that and leave, but when Lucy awakes in the middle of the night, she finds that Ibrahim, Minnie, and Joseph have all stayed to look...
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