Chapter 7 Summary

On Monday, claiming he needs to see a doctor about his hip, Gustad asks his boss, the kind hearted, finicky Mr. Madon, for half a day off on Friday. Gustad worries the white lie will anger the Almighty and imperil his family. Returning to his department, Gustad sees Dinshawji clowning around Laurie's desk. What could have come over him, Gustad wonders, particularly since Laurie's desk lies in full view of bank customers? Laurie struggles to keep her composure. Gustad warns his friend she might complain. Madon will not be amused. Dinshawji grows indignant, for he feels the Catholic girls are all hot-blooded, not like the repressed Parsi girls. Dinshawji jokes that Gustad is trying to move in on Laurie.

Crowded Chor Bazaar confuses Gustad as he strolls about, seeing worthless junk side by side with valuable objects. Seeing a Meccano set like one...