Her avunculus rose from his seat and told others, “Let’s all leave the couple for some time. Let them exchange their views. “
After they left, Shyamala shut the door and bolted. Then she returned to her place in front of him and took her seat.
“Shall we talk openly?” Shyamala accosted.
“Yes; with pleasure.” Baskar encouraged her.
“If you don’t mistake me, shall I ask you one thing?”
Baskar nodded and replied:” I know what you are going to ask me. Obliterate the doubtful thought from you mind that out of sympathy on you, I came forward to marry you.”
“Will your parents accept me as their daughter-in-law?”
“You’re going to live with me but not with them. Then why do you fuss over this matter?” Baskar comforted Shyamala.
Have you already known Ramana?”
“Yes; he is my concomitant. His economic status is equal to us and well educated. But I didn’t expect that he would elope with his girlfriend thus deserting me. I don’t know anything about him. “