What had happened to Sulekha when she was a child? 

In her childhood, Sulekha suffered a head injury. It made her mentally weak and simpleton. She became a slow learner and stammered. The attack of small pox left her permanently disfigured. It affected her life badly.

The tehsildar had inaugurated a primary school for girls in Ramlal’s village to encourage the girl education. As Ramlal was a revenue-official, he was a government representative in the town. Hence, the Tehsildaar asked Ramlal to set an example for them. 

The teacher found Bholi intimidated by social pressures. She had sympathy for her. She wanted to help her overcome her fears and inhibitions. Besides, it was her duty to encourage and help the weak students individually.

Bholi’s teacher provided her the sympathy, kindness, attention and love that she needed and could get nowhere. Her own family underestimated her capabilities on account of her disabilities. She encouraged and supported Bholi. Her teacher's belief in her abilities, filled Bholi with confidence.