CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Ramlal was the revenue officer of the village. He was a prosperous farmer and had seven children. He was orthodox. He did not believe in the ideology of sending girls to school as it would be difficult to find a good match for them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ramlal persuaded Bishamber to marry his daughter Bholi. At first, he devoted his turban at Bishamber’s feet to plead to marry his daughter. Later as per the demand of the groom, he moved and counted the money. He placed the money in Bishamber’s feet and requested him to marry Bholi.

Detailed explanation-3: -But if I am to marry her, her father must give me five thousand rupees.” Ramlal went and placed his turban-his honour-at Bishamber’s feet.

Detailed explanation-4: -The next day Ramlal caught Bholi by the hand and said, “Come with me. I will take you to school.” Bholi was frightened. She did not Bholi 55 Page 3 Footprints without Feet 56 know what a school was like. She remembered how a few days ago their old cow, Lakshmi, had been turned out of the house and sold.