First+Meeting+Between+Harry+and+Olivia+(p.+29-32)




 * Beginning of passage: characters are very happy to see each other, and feel thankful to be refreshed from their normal routine.
 * As their conversation develops, and they talk almost exclusively about the Nawab and why he won't let Harry go, the attitude becomes more hostile and annoyed.
 * As they talk, they have much to drink: "Olivia poured him another drink" (29)
 * Then, later: "Olivia poured more sherry" (30)
 * Perhaps drinking helps to dissolve tension and make them more comfortable talking and opening up to each other.
 * Olivia uses Harry as a method of obtaining information that most of her acquaintances are unwilling to give her (she probably uses the alcohol as a method to get as much information out of him as possible).
 * The moment Olivia is 'finished' with Harry, she hopes that he leaves.
 * Harry, on the other hand, is sent by the Nawab (the repetition of the word Nawab emphasizes Harry's reliance and relation to him) to invite Olivia and Douglas to the party. However, he also seems to find the 'Oasis' refreshing, and takes the opportunity to converse without restraint with Olivia.

Significance in the Story:
 * Indirectly presents reader with information about the Nawab, his relationship with Harry, and also the Nawab's family (especially Sandy).
 * Development of friendship between Harry and Olivia, also setting the context for the Nawab's relationships being a source of conflict.
 * Meeting between Olivia and Harry introduces "the oasis;" both characters led monotonous lives up until that point. They find their visits together to be refreshing.