What conflict occurs between Mr. Ashok and Pinky Madam on their return journey Dhanbad in "The Second Night"?

There has been tension between Mr. Ashok and Pinky regarding her desire to return to America and his desire to stay in India - as well as his inability to stand up to his domineering family. This intensifies on the return home, when Mr. Ashok reiterates his desires to stay in India for its servants.