Pages 170-194 Summary

Sunil, The Hyderabad Mind, becomes increasingly close to Emily, but by the time the ship reaches Port Said, Michael sees that her interest in Sunil is waning. Michael continues listening to snippets of conversation on the ship and writing them in his notebook, following general advice from Miss Lasqueti that it is best to keep one's ears and eyes open. The section "Examination Booklet: Overheard Conversations" gives a few examples of things Michael wrote that he heard from day 12 to day 18 of the voyage. For instance, someone advises that strychnine can be swallowed safely if not chewed. Mr. Daniels organizes a dinner for the Cat's Table members and a few others, including Emily, Asuntha, and the ayurvedic, to commemorate the departure of Mr. Mazappa. They go down to the garden in the hold and have an exotic dinner there. Michael overhears...