Why did Bholi at first agree to the unequal match? Why did she later reject the marriage? What does this tell about her?

Explanation

No doubt, Bholi agreed to an unequal match at first. A proposal of marriage came from a well-to-do grocer-called Bishamber. He was an aged man. He was almost of the same age as her father, There was another defect in him. He limped. Moreover, he had children from his first wife. They were quite grown up. No girl could like such a match. However, Bholi didn't oppose the proposal. She didn't agree because he was rich and had several thousands in the bank. She agreed just to keep the honour of her family and her parents. In the end she rejected the marriage on the grounds of principles. The greedy bridegroom was demanding a dowry of 5000 rupees. He was ready to marry a girl with pock-marks only after receiving that sum. Even when Ramlal put his turban at Bishamber's feet, his heart didn't melt. Then, Bholi decided that enough was enough. She threw away the garland into the fire. She refused to have such a mean, greedy and coward as her husband. This shows that she was no more a hesitant, weak and stammering girl. Now she was a determined girl who could sacrifice anything for her principles and for the honour of her family.