The Girl with the Louding Voice

After four weeks in Morufu’s house, Adunni would not wish the experience on her worst enemy. She believes that there is "a devil inside Morufu" (37), who beats his wives and children. Labake is just as ill-tempered and violent. Khadija advises Adunni to fight back against Labake’s bullying behavior. Although, Adunni relies on Khadija for support, she does not believe that she will ever adjust to her new life. She asks Khadija about medicine which will stop her becoming pregnant; if she cannot give Morufu a son, he might send her back to her father. Khadija agrees to make an herbal contraception to help Adunni but insists they keep the medicine a secret. 

Morufu is busy for most of the day so he is absent from the house. When he is home, he interrogates Adunni to find out if she is pregnant. Adunni does not tell him about the medicine Khadija makes for her. One day, Morufu and Labake are both at the monthly market. As Adunni entertains herself by singing and dancing, Khadija interrupts and asks her to go and fetch water. Adunni agrees, even though Morufu does not allow her to go so far away from the house.