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The Cuckoo (novel) brings her a copy of the Christian Bible, which they discuss. Two men in uniform meet and form a bond based on their love of Namiko. One is her father, the other, her husband. They meet at Namiko's tomb. The general assures his son-in-law that her death does not affect his feelings for the husband, who would have protected her if he could. The Cuckoo (novel) "The Cuckoo" explores the theme of a marriage coming to grief in which both husband and wife belong to the privileged class. Namiko is the daughter of a general. Takeo is a Naval officer,