In the discussions that ensued, the Master Babu had said vauntingly: "Should the opportunity ever be given me, I will be the first to set an example of reform in these matters.

Should I marry, I will bring my wife out into society." Now he was married, and the fame of Kunda's beauty had spread through the district.

All the neighbours now, quoting an old song, said, "Where now is his pledge ?" Debendra said, "What, are you now also in the troop of old fools?
Why do you not introduce us to your wife ?" Tara Charan was covered with shame; he could not escape from Debendra's banter and taunts.

He consented to allow Debendra to make the acquaintance of his wife.

Then fear arose lest Surja Mukhi should be displeased.