As Adiewere and Efuru were eating, a troop of children with shining tummies in front of them were seen approaching. "These children are just in time. The way they time themselves is admirable.

When Efuru went home, Ajanupu could not help admiring her character. "She is a woman among women. I like the way she is carrying her burden. She still loves that imbecile husband of hers and she is going in search of him.

There is no problem in this world that cannot be solved.

We are well,' Efuru replied. 'It is only hunger.''It is good that it is only hunger. Good health is what we pray for.