Chapter 8 Summary

Raju's creditor, a man known as the Sait, comes to the house demanding payment. Raju tells the Sait that he has no money. The Sait threatens to take Raju to court. Raju plays it off because he does not want Rosie to worry about anything. Raju is unemployed and desperate for money. Raju brainstorms about how he can make money from Rosie's dancing. Raju asks Gaffur for a 500 rupee loan and Gaffur refuses. Raju realizes that his friendship with Gaffur has ended.

Raju gives his last five rupees to a lawyer who has agreed to represent him in court. The lawyer manages to secure an adjournment. One morning, Raju's uncle pays them a visit. The uncle verbally berates Raju and tries to bully Rosie into leaving. Raju's mother joins in and tells Rosie that she will have to leave. Raju's mother and uncle...