Uncle Husband
- Auntie leaves Lakshmi with the man, and he gives her a sweet.
- When he talks to Lakshmi, she realizes that Auntie's name is Bimla; he tells her that they will see her Auntie Bimla after they cross the border.
- The man explains to Lakshmi that he will be like her uncle, but she has to call him husband; Lakshmi says that she understands why, but she really doesn't.
- Uncle Husband explains that the border is dangerous and the people guarding it will try to take Lakshmi from Uncle Husband and Auntie Bimla.
- Lakshmi doesn't really understand—she is confused and grateful and afraid all at the same time.