This was the woman Narasimhan had married, as opposed to whatever girl from Madras his family wanted for him. Subhash wondered how his family reacted to her. He wondered if she'd ever been to India. If she had, he wondered whether she'd liked it or hated it. He could not guess from looking at her
Subhash reflects on the woman Narasimhan chose to marry, contrasting her with the girl his family had intended for him. This leads him to ponder how his family perceives her, indicating a disconnect between their expectations and Narasimhan's personal choice.
He is also curious about the woman's experiences with India. Subhash questions whether she has visited the country and what her feelings about it might be. Despite his observations, he struggles to deduce her sentiments simply from her appearance, highlighting the complexity of cultural identity and personal relationships.