Part 9 Section 26 Summary

The year is 1923. Olivia notices she has not played the piano for quite some time. One day, Harry again accompanies the Nawab's chauffeur. His reluctance to leave contrasts with her eagerness. She and the Nawab later leave Harry in the palace. They first drive and then walk the remaining distance to Baba Firdau's shrine. They touch for the first time. They walk over to the grove of trees. They, too, become lovers: afterwards, the Nawab makes a "Husband's Wedding Day" joke.

Part 9 Section 26 Analysis

Olivia and the Nawab both tie red strings at the shrine and make wishes. They, too, become lovers in the grove.