In the meanwhile, Shyamala conveyed something to Baskar by her eye contact and facial expression (one or more motions or positions of themusclesbeneath theskinof the face. According to one set of controversial] theories, these movements convey theemotionalstate of an individual to observers. Facial expressions are a form ofnonverbal communication) andBaskar having understood what she conveyed, aptly sneaked from the place but it was noticed by Lakshmi. She tittered but pretended as if she hadn’t noticed.
Baskar followed Shyamala to her room and when they reached, Shyamala asked him,” Is it a dream what we are witnessing? I wonder how your mother has been changed completely. Is there any other reason or any miracle occurred? I haves never imagined even in my dream. Tell me what has made your mother agree with our marriage alliance.”
“The entire credit goes to my father who used a mendacious statement (intentionally untrue statement).My mother, being credulous, believed it to be true and changed her mind. “Baskar meticulously used words.
“Oh, chip off the old block! “ Shyamala satirized and asked eagerly,” What a tale did your father wave?”
“Long long ago, my maternal uncle and aunt met with an accident and collapsed on the spot leaving a female child alive. My father told my mother that he rescued the child. He told my mother that the child was none but you and he gave you to Sivasankar to look after the child. So she believed this tale true and began to pour love and affection on you when she came to know that you are her niece”