oscar invites nigel to his cabin where he tells nigel in great detail how he and mimi first met on a bus in paris and fell passionately in love. nigel relates all to fiona. both are appalled by oscar's exhibitionism, but nigel is also fascinated by mimi, who provokes him. later, oscar narrates how they explored bondage, sadomasochism, and voyeurism. as a contrast to their sexual adventurousness, we see nigel and fiona meeting a distinguished indian gentleman, mr. singh, who is traveling with his little daughter amrita.