Why does the narrator decide to …

The narrator was impressed by Rangappa’s character. He liked the way Ranga touched his feet to receive blessings and did a ‘namaskara’. He blessed Ranga that he might get married soon. But the narrator was distressed. The boy who he thought would make a good husband, had decided to remain a bachelor. The narrator made up his mind to get him married.

The narrator arranged a meeting of Ratna and Ranga at one place. Ratna was a pretty niece of Rama Rao. She was from a big town and knew how to play the veena and harmonium. She was a good singer too. The girl was quite free with the narrator. One day while she was singing the narrator sent for Ranga. Ranga stood at the threshold listening to the song. He peeped inside to see her. He developed a silent liking for the girl. He only pretended to hide his real feelings. He was pained when the narrator told a lie that she was married a year ago.

The narrator was a good judge of men, matters and situations. He knew how to create a favourable situation. He convinced Ranga to accompany him to Shastri. He tutored Shastri to influence Ranga’s decision. Shastri revealed that a girl was the cause of Ranga’s all worries. She could be Kamla or Ratna. Very cleverly the narrator asked Shastri if there was any chance of their negotiations being fruitful. Shastri replied “definitely”. In this way, the narrator was successful in bringing them together and making them life-partners.