Why did Bholi at first agree to marry Bishamber? Why did she later reject the marriage? What light it throws on her character?

Answer – Bholi was initially willing to marry Bishamber for the sake of her father’s honour. Her parents worried that her appearance and speech difficulties would prevent her marriage. Moreover, the match was fixed without her consent. But when the bridegroom came to her home with the marriage procession, she refused to marry him. It was because she found him greedy. He demanded a dowry of five thousand rupees. Although her father was prepared to give the money, yet she refused to marry him. She said that she would not marry a greedy man.