A Secret
- One evening Lakshmi tells Shahanna about her American customer, and Shahanna is suspicious of the man, reminding Lakshmi of her debt, the goondas, and Anita's belief about Americans.
- But Lakshmi isn't convinced.
- Shahanna asks if Lakshmi will go with him and if she will take Shahanna with her when she leaves.
- Lakshmi is a little scared of the strength of her friend, but also scared of Mumtaz and of leaving Happiness House