Chapter 15 Summary

Gustad is angry with Bilimoria when he delivers the money to Ghulam. Ghulam says that people at the very top have taken an interest in the case and that their mutual friend is in danger. Bili Boy wants Gustad to visit him in prison in Delhi, and will explain the complicated story in person. Gustad suspects another trick, and agrees to only think about it. The neighborhood around the House of Cages smells like the black wall before its transformation. Gustad wonders whether Dr. Paymaster and his colleagues are getting any satisfaction from the municipality.

Tehmul is waiting for Gustad in the compound, bearing a letter from the landlord. Tehmul thanks the tenants for signing the petition and promises to keep them informed of developments. Gustad takes a copy and tells Tehmul to distribute the rest.

Dinshawji shrinks in his hospital bed throughout...