Chapter 14
Actually, they were lucky to have the married quarters, as this had always been a problem for the keranis who were not encouraged to be married until they had a position in the head office. Eventually this restriction was abolished but did nothing to relieve the shortage until further build ing took place. The lifting of this ban was marred by a terrible tragedy. The first kerani to benefit joyfully set off to meet his bride arriving in Bombay, but during his journey on the train was murdered by an Anglo-Indian with whom he had struck up a passing acquaintance. The motive was robbery. The news had to be broken to the poor girl who was left with no other option but to return to Scotland.
We were now approaching the Diwali (Festival of Light), when in every Hindu house were seen
