Suppose you are Ratna. Write a letter to your friend describing the circumstances that led to your marriage with Ranga.

1086, Sector 14

Sonepat

20th March, 2008

Dear Rashmi

Strange are the ways of God. You know both of my parents are dead. My uncle Rama Rao is a generous fellow. I was staying with him. My uncle knew Ranga, the son of the village accountant. Ranga received his education in Bangalore. My uncle thought that Ranga would make an ideal husband for me. To tell you frankly, I didn’t know any thing about him.

I remember it was Friday. I was wearing a pink silk saree. Uncle Shyama (the narrator) was there. I was very free with him. He visited us frequently. He asked me to sing a song. While I was singing, he sent for Ranga. He came and stood at the threshold. He desired to see the singer and peeped in. I saw that a stranger was at the gate. I stopped singing abruptly. I stood at a distance. I realised Ranga was glancing at me repeatedly. Our eyes met. I ran inside overcome by shyness. Ranga felt sorry that his coming stopped the singing. He pretended to go but didn’t leave. I realised he developed liking for me. I too liked him. It was just the beginning. Shyama uncle (the narrator) concluded the story with the help of Shastri. At last, they got me and Ranga married.

Yours truly

Ratna