MMA RAMOTSWE, WHO BECAME ENGAGED TO MR J.L.B. MATEKONI AT THE END OF THE FIRST BOOK, IS STILL ENGAGED. SHE WONDERS WHEN A DAY FOR THE WEDDING WILL BE NAMED, BUT SHE IS ANXIOUS TO AVOID PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON HER FIANCE. FOR INDEED HE HAS OTHER THINGS ON HIS MIND - NOTABLY...