Study Guide

Cry, the Beloved Country Chapter 3

By Alan Paton

Chapter 3

The chapter opens with a lovely description of the train passing through the valley where Kumalo lives.
But all you really need to know about the start of this chapter is that Kumalo is waiting for the train to Johannesburg.
Oh, and he's worried about his sister's illness.
There's a dude on the train platform with Kumalo, and soon enough he asks our guy a favor: can the reverend please check up on the daughter of a man named Sibeko?
She's supposed to be working as a maid in Johannesburg, but she hasn't sent word back home in a while.
Kumalo promises to see what he can do, so the man thanks Kumalo several times.
Kumalo's just like, hey man, I'm happy to help someone in trouble—no worries!
Inside, though, Kumalo is freaking out about all of his own family members (sister, brother, son) who have disappeared into the city.
He settles down in his seat as the train sets off for Johannesburg.

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