Mother is talking to the girl alongside her, her daughter. She tells her about Durban, the biggest sea port in the Republic of South Africa, of the vast sea, the tall buildings, the crowds of people - you'll love it, it's just right for you, for all of us. Father rides behind us on his motorbike, a Matchless 500cc, made in Britain. His white helmet, his goggles, his mouth, bob up and down. He'll make sure we get through all right.
Today is the day that Zambia comes alive.
She had to. Mother told Father that she was leaving - she was taking the kids out. She told Father after Aunty Violet was attacked. She stretched her arm and felt her back. There were small holes where the pen-knife has pierced her flesh.