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The narrator rides in Babamukuru’s car, feeling a mixture of relief, excitement, and a sense of leaving her former self behind. She reflects on the poverty of her own appearance—faded frock, calloused feet, cracked skin—versus the genteel self she expects to become at her uncle’s home. Upon arrival she is struck by the large, white‑painted house with a garage, a shed, and servants’ quarters, noting the stark difference from her own homestead. Inside, she wanders through the kitchen, noting its three‑burner cooker, a non‑electric fridge, cracked window, and faded linoleum, and overhears Anna praising the novelty of the house. A pair of chained hounds initially frighten her until Anna reassures her they are tied. Nyasha, her Anglicised cousin, greets her with a hug and kisses, showing an unexpectedly cheerful demeanor. The narrator observes Nyasha preparing a cake for her brother’s departure, and notes the kitchen’s practical limitations. She is led to a spacious living‑room with a deep green carpet, gold curtains, velvet sofas, bookcases, and delicate porcelain tea sets, all of which overwhelm her senses. Maiguru, the aunt, welcomes her, offers tea, and engages in conversation about the narrator’s mother. The narrator is shown her bedroom—a room with two three‑quarter beds, a large wardrobe and a bright full‑length mirror—where she will share a bed with Nyasha. Maiguru presents a suitcase containing the narrator’s new school uniform, gym‑slips, socks, shoes, underwear, and two pastel dresses, expressing gratitude for Babamukuru’s care. Throughout, the narrator experiences inner conflict, oscillating between admiration for the comforts and fear of losing her resolve, while observing Nyasha’s Anglicised habits, such as reading D.H. Lawrence, which she disapproves of. The chapter ends with the narrator settling into her new surroundings, still uncertain but aware of the expectations of her education at the mission.