Summary

Part Four begins with Raman visiting Daisy because his discussion with the bangle-seller had given him an excuse to go to her house. Raman made the proposal that Daisy could offer free bangles in exchange for women adopting contraceptives but Daisy was angered by the suggestion. Raman made a romantic advance towards Daisy and she invited him inside.

Raman started visiting Daisy every evening after he finished work. His Aunt became suspicious and asked him where he kept going in the evenings and Raman replied that he was getting married. His Aunt asked lots of questions about Daisy’s background, religion, and social class but Raman replied that none of that mattered to him. Raman asked his Aunt to support their marriage but she remained silent. When Raman awoke from his afternoon nap he discovered that his Aunt had left the house without...