The Importance of a Good Marriage

Ravi became so cold toward her during certain weeks. These must have been the weeks when Margaret was raging at him. Mira could see them having a measured conversation over flower pattern teacups. But then Mira thought no no this is wrong these images are false. How can I be sure Margaret even knew about my marriage before Ravi returned from India handcuffed me? And now Mira felt that she could gas fire Ravi once again. The Punjabi that of an exile inflected with villagy phrases that made Mira laugh. She would say with affectionate cocked eyebrows before launching almost as a response into the squawking Punjabi voice of her family friend