I will give you a reason: I am childless.

If I die my family name will become extinct; if I marry I may expect children: is this unreasonable?
The final objection--Surja Mukhi: Why do I distress a loving wife with a rival?
The answer is, Surja Mukhi is not troubled by this marriage: she herself suggested it; she prepared me for it; she is zealous for it.

What objection then remains?
and why should I be blamed ?" [Footnote 14: The writer is mistaken in supposing that the Christian doctrine of monogamy is derived from the Mosaic law.] Kamal Mani having read the letter, said-- "In what respect he is to blame God knows; but what delusions he cherishes! I think men understand nothing.

Be that as it may, arrange your affairs, husband; we must go to Govindpur." "But," replied Srish, "can you stop the marriage ?" "If not, I will die at my brother's feet." "Nay, you can't do that; but we may bring the new wife away.

Let us try." Then both prepared for the journey to Govindpur.