Proposal

After having breakfast at nine in the morning, Amarnath put on a dhoti and a full-sleeved shirt.  He feels very comfortable at this time. There is a pair of shoes. He bought it from College Street while visiting Calcutta every three years.  Six days a week, wearing sneakers and shorts, you have to spend time in the tea garden. In the evening, he wears full pants while going to the card club.  If you go out in a little Bengali dress on Sunday, you feel different. Amarnath back brushes forever. The mirror is made in Belgium. Twenty years ago, Mr. Robert's wife gave him a gift while returning home.  Amarnath saw himself. At the age of forty-four, the body has become heavy, the hair is curly, the second chin is obvious. After passing intermediate, he came to North Bengal with a job in the timber business of a friend of his uncle.  Those who live in uncle's house have to become self-reliant soon. Come to that wood business and talk to Mr. Roberts. He brought him to the tea garden job. It has been twenty four years. These are the quarters of Amarnath with three size houses, another house on the courtyard, kitchen on the other side, mango trees and vegetables on both sides.  Amarnath came down to the yard and got a glimpse of Manorama. Sitting quietly in the yard to get wrapped. Children's clothes in the kitchen. Probably having a snack. Amarnath came in front of his mother and asked, "What should I bring?" Manorama said, 'What else will I bring? That's bullshit. Apart from that, it does not seem that the market will sit well in the sky as it is today.  Manorama wears a completely white hat. Once Narun gave an dhoti from Anjali's father's house, she did not wear it. Amarnath asked, 'Should I bring them ? I saw it very small in the last market, today it seems to be available in a big size. "Kankrol is at home. But don't bring that rotten brinjal. See if new potatoes have grown. I cook at one time, what is the need for more markets! And yes, bring some Kalanonia rice today.  Manorama said. Amarnath shook his head and went in front of the kitchen, 'Going to the market, what should I bring?? Anjali's voice came from the kitchen, 'I told Budhua. "Where is he?" 'Amarnath raised his voice, 'Budhua! Is this old? The black boy came running from the cowshed. Amarnath said, 'No. Go with the bag. He managed to get the money out of his pocket. He never took a kiss in front of his mother. While raising his feet, he heard the call, 'Amar', Amarnath turned back.  Manorama said, 'Bring some raisins today. 'Kismis' will be pies. Father does not remember daughter's birthday. If you are a boy, you will remember. Manorama turned her face. Amarnath laughed. Last night Anjali talked about raisins. If Manorama had not been reminded, a disaster would have happened today. Amarnath stepped into the field in front of the house. The sun will not rise today. Even the plants look wet. There will be no need to take a chest. It's not the rainy season, no matter how much the clouds move, it won't rain quickly.  And even if it comes down, it is after evening. When he returned home last night, he was very wet even with an umbrella. The cold was saved by dipping the feet in hot water. On the other side of the field, along the Assam Road, people are going to market even on this cloudy day. An express bus went out with a load of people. If the sky does not collapse, sales will accumulate in only one market of the week. As winter approaches, Lakshmi Puja is over. In front of Barababu's house, Ananta Kalithakure tied straw to the structure inside the gate.  Earlier the man used to build that one Tagore. Now five orders of garden ink are given by the staff. However, whatever else is done, the colour and eyes of the Tagore of this garden will at least be done by his own hands. Amarnath saw Shunichar Dhopa standing on the wire fence of Barababu's quarters staring blankly at the thatched structure. The only laundry in the tea garden. He has been seeing him since he got a job in this garden. He was given a place to stay in the garden. The rule is that if he is sick, his son will work. But that boy suddenly left the family at the age of twenty years.  He saw the boy. He used to come home on Sunday afternoon with ironed clothes. He could not even understand that the simple cowherd Bihari young man had such a desire in his head. Shanichar is now afraid that if he falls ill, he will have to be expelled from this garden. The thought is sometimes his own. There is no one in the country house now. Never have a relationship with uncles. Why will the person stay with him in his uncle's house? The property which was in the father's name was once legalised by the uncles in their own name. After the death of the grandfather, the uncles did not misbehave.  However, it was gradually becoming apparent that they were outsiders. Now he has no means except this tea garden job. But there is time. He bought land on the other side of Ganj cheaply. Sixteen years of employment. It has to be done little by little from now on. Reaching the flower tree, he saw Shyamal coming from the opposite direction. Patibabu Haridas Chatterjee's elder son. Passed matriculation. Plays good football. Patibabu has caught Barababu so that he arranges a job for Shyam Sahib. The gentleman is being foolish. Amarnath knows that Barababu is trying for his shala. Shyamal stopped the bicycle and stood, ' Amarkaka, father was saying that it would be very good if you come to our house once.  Father used to go himself, but he is unable to go because he is in Taluimshai. "What do you know?" "And you will hear it from your father. I was going to your house. Come on. 'Amarnath did not speak any more. Shyamal was walking along with the bicycle. Quarters on the left, Assam Road on the right. The dhoti is getting dirty. Shyamal said, 'Barasaheb went to watch the football game with Lankapara Bagan yesterday. "Yes, I heard that our garden made it to the semi-finals because of your goal. Sir said something?? ' About what? ' ' This is about me scoring goals?? I don't know. Talk to me very little. Amarnath smiled to himself. The boys think they will get a job with just one goal. Barasaheb is a deep water fish.  He asked, 'The market will not go? " Our market is after eating. 'Who? Amarnath was surprised. The price goes down. Renath went silent. Patibabu's quarters are next to Malbabu's. Haridasada patrolled the lane in the narrow alley of the garden and picked leaves. This is the oldest tea garden. He was supposed to retire next month, Saheb got a one-year extension in many cases. Amarnath saw Haridasada getting a chair on the outside balcony and talking with his brother-in-law. He went to Jalpaiguri and rented a house and married his daughter. The invitees from here went to Jalpaiguri in a lorry and ate the wedding feast. Amarnath did not go because his health was not good. In order to reduce the expenses, many people here show an excuse and go to Jalpaiguri to get their children married.  In Haridasdar's condition, there was no way not to do it. Eight times as many people had to be fed to get married here. But yes, he used to spend his early evenings in these tea gardens in these Haridasdar quarters. Haridasdar has an old call song. Kana Kest, Saigal, Kananbala records were played later in the evening. Haridasada was once in Calcutta. Heard the music of Alauddin Khan. Had a good understanding of classical music. No one listens to his savings record these days. Haridas Chatterjee looks older than his age. Thin and long face. Cotton sheets are wrapped over Genji even in summer. As soon as he lays his hands on the statue of Kalithaku, his body glows. Seeing Amarnath, Haridasbabu stood up and left the chair, 'Come Amarnath. Will you have tea? Shyamal, go tell mother to give tea.  "No, grandpa." I just went out for lunch. Tell me what's the matter! Hey, sit down. You are going to the market but the market is not sitting. Sitting on this balcony, seeing how many express buses came, I could understand the condition of the market. It will take time for the market to settle in this badla. sit down ' Shyamal asked, then really you will not drink tea Amarkaka? Amarnath sat on the third chair without shaking his head. Haridasbabu said, 'That time you had a conversation with my brother-in-law. 'Amarnath bowed, 'Yes yes. are you well I am. As everyone ages. ' replied the gentleman. Haridasbabu said, 'Beyamshai is a busy man, two or two shop troubles, municipality work, you know that the Congressman does, but he stayed with me for a while because he came here last night. He cannot be caught in Jalpaiguri's house.  "Leave it." ' The gentleman smiled, ' How many of us are old Congressmen in Jalpaiguri town? People ask why I m. L. I'm not here. Bidhanbabu Atulyababura likes me. I say Khagen Dasgupta mashai is there to do that. If we win against him, we win. Haridasbabu's brother took a cigarette. Haridasbabu said, 'Beyamshai feels a little more cigars. "Eat it." I have told you to put a cigar in your mouth when you lift the cheetah. ' The gentleman laughed as if he had made a great joke. Amarnath asked, "What's the matter Haridasada, you didn't say anything!" 'Haridasbabu said, 'I was talking with Beyaimshai. His brother has a son. Matrices will be given now. The brother-in-law wants to marry the boy and bring a bride to the house. I saw him once. Really handsome. How old will Beyamshai be??

 "The gentleman said, 'How much will it be?  He was born that day. Suppose, seventeen. Haridasbabu started again, 'What I was saying, they have no claim.  Only the girl has to be beautiful, ten or twelve years will be enough. I remembered your words of Anushka. There is no other girl more beautiful than her in this garden.  'Amarnath was shocked, 'What is he! Anuska turned ten today. I am not thinking about getting married at this age. Haridas Babu's brother-in-law said, "Girls in Garamdesh become young at the age of twelve.  My mother got married at seven, I got married at thirteen. Oh, don't think my brother is a Congressman again. He has accumulated a lot of money doing contracting. Son means that one, a married wife of six daughters.  You don't have to pay anything except shankha sindoor. 'Amarnath's chest rumbled. He never dreamed of marrying that girl. Apart from that, will you say it openly at home or what? Anjali will be very angry when she hears this.  Amarnath saw two faces looking at him hoping for an answer. Amarnath said, 'I heard. But Haridasada, he did not see my daughter. There is no meaning to what you like when you see it. Beyamshai said, "I saw." A little while ago, he went to the market with a boy through that field.  What I saw from a distance made my eyes close. Amarnath was shocked. Anushka again went to the market with a boy. He thought he was sitting in the kitchen having his snack. A boy means which boy? Anjali is not wrong to be angry. Haridasbabu said, 'Beyaimshai is in front, but I say.  Don't miss the chance when you get it. If the girl is older, it is difficult to find a husband. Without that, we will not be able to earn the salary that we have to pay to get a good job in what we do. Even the greatest beauty does not get a groom for that reason. Amarnath said, 'You must be giving good advice.  Look, think. Let's talk a little at home. Then Haridas Babur looked at Beyi and asked, 'Have you been here for a while? ' The gentleman quickly shook his head, 'No, no. I will leave today. Think about it. It is not the answer that needs to be given today. One thing. He is so wealthy, I am a small clerk in a tea garden.  Marriage should be in the same house. Why would they take the daughter of a man like me as a wife? No sir, they couldn't take you. If we had the same house, I could have taken such a proposal. Rich people will marry a ten-year-old girl? My brother wants to bring a girl from a family like yours. There are children, education is the only thing that is not there.  The gentleman continued to smoke. Amarnath stood up, 'Girls from poor families cannot always adapt to the families of rich people. So I was saying what else! The gentleman said, 'Maybe that's the case in families who don't have money and education. Haridasbabu is here, his condition is not good, I have taken the girl to my room knowing that she is also not a good visitor.  Do you know why I took it? We will not find peace with the big man's daughter. So he is in a lot of trouble? What Haridasbabu, do not say?? 'No no. They are not people of that nature Amarnath. Haridasbabu informed. 'Okay, let's think about it. ' said Amarnath on the field. Budhua was standing quietly at a distance. Seeing him walking, he went forward. Can he really give Deepa's marriage at this age?  The pressure remained in the chest. He did not shake his head as he remembered the girl's face. No matter how tempting the pot is, it is not possible. A staircase has been cut from the tree trunks to cross the wire gate from the field to Asam Road. Amarnath reached there after handling the dhoti and saw Budhua holding an egg-layer. The coolie is taking the whole week's eggs from the line to sell in the market.  If you buy here, it is cheaper by a few annas. With the price, he asked Dimwal to deliver it to the quarters. Wholesalers are sitting on both sides of the pitch road to catch Rajbanshi Krishakdev who came to sell jute. When will the bargain bought jute go to Sadub. Madeshias are coming from the Durua river to hang baskets in the market. Most are small fish. Amarnath made one of them stand up, 'Show me what you have.  ' The man showed, bun and stonemasons. Amarnath could not remember when he had eaten fish. You have heard that if cooked well, it is more delicious than meat. After hearing four taka per kg, he wanted to see if it was alive or not. Budhua said from behind that Maiji will be very angry if you take that fish. Mataji does not take it even if it is sold for three and a half rupees the other day. It reminds me of a snake. Anjali bought fish the other day.  After finishing lunch, they came and sat on the balcony. If the fishmonger goes far away on the Assam Road, he calls and buys fish. Amarnath changed his mind. It is better to come to the market and buy Chalani fish. Amarnath went ahead. Earlier, the market used to sit on this market floor. Now it is beyond Chowmatha. Cars go like a snail through Assam Road. People are coming from five or six gardens to market. Alone in a crowd. The remaining six days of the week do not even sit.  Shops include Hazari's grocery store, Mukherjee's jewelery shop, a hajamkhana, a few cigarette and beedi shops, a cycle repair shop and the Jadavs' bakery. They have to rely on them. Suddenly there was a sharp cry in the ears. The pig is squealing continuously. Pigs are being slaughtered in the field on the right. Shasta is the favourite meat of Madhesias. But the scream could not be tolerated. There was a lot of trouble with this but the sale could not be stopped. Amarnath bought fish first.  Frozen big fish. The one that seemed a little fresher weighed three kilograms. It will last a few days. Fish is eaten at one meal. He gave it to Budhua and sent it home. In Anjali's favour, she can cook quickly. Budhua knows where to come back and look for him. He can be found either at Hazari's grocery store or at the petrol pump. He stood in front of Hazari's shop and lit a cigarette. Takes a cigarette but sometimes also smokes. Seeing the crowd blowing cigarette smoke, he thought that Anuska's connection came.  At this time, a station wagon stopped in front. Sunil Sen, the shopkeeper of Telipara tea garden, got down from the wagon and saw him and shouted, 'Let's go, I got you, otherwise I would have run all the way home. "What's the matter?" Amarnath liked to get rid of the thought of Anushka's marriage. They want to play today the game you had with Banerhat Bagan the day after tomorrow. A partner cannot be found on Tuesday. It's between us, please don't say. Sunil Sen took his hand. But I have to tell my partner. Amarnath did not want to go out on holidays.  Telipara Club is doing Oxon Bridge Competition. Two teams went from this garden. His partner is Mejgudambabu. I thought that you had such and such a card in your hand because it is a fault of Chokhra. No matter how many times you tell me to stop thinking about it, it doesn't change. Sunil Sen said, 'Manage it otherwise I will not be able to finish the competition. 'The Assam Road passes through a small ford on the river towards Chaumatha. There is a cloth shop on the left here. On the opposite side, the passers-by sit with tobacco leaves, soap, colourful ribbons and fishing equipment starting from wicker baskets.  Doctor Babu's son Bishu. Ubu was sitting and looking at various types of barashi spread on the cloth. Standing right next to him, Anushka said in an impatient voice, 'What is there to see? Do you take six for stone-pounding? Bishu said, "Why are you a girl?" Girls do not have to be so impatient! ' Anuska said, 'If mother doesn't call, fishing will be stopped in the afternoon. Bishu said to the shopkeeper, 'Give me the fishing line and fishing rod. Anushka was annoyed, 'Mother will not cook bun fish. My mother will cook. You do not eat good things. Bishu said. Anushka got very angry with Vishu. Barashi has been watching since then.  The bell rang again. Grandmother says Bengaldev has no choice. It is not clear whether it is right or not by looking at the way Vishu buys the flute. He went ahead and said, 'How much will those eight vultures cost?? The shopkeeper saw and said, 'One money sister! Emma! What does this say? Do not take it from here. Anuska shouted in such a voice that many people around looked at her. Bishu finally brought down the price to twelve annas after much deliberation. Both of them had only one in their savings, twelve annas were gone. For the last four Sundays, two have collected two annas each from the father. Bishu stood up with the paper-wrapped sticks in his pocket.  'Anuska shook her head, 'Shonpapariwala did not come to the market this time. It will rain, hurry home. And if it rains after eating, I will not go fishing. ' ' Quiet. Then take a step. It is sitting there. ' Vishu raised his finger and showed.

 Are you a glutton?  Don't you know if you eat Kadma and get stomach worms?  "Bishu said, 'Father is right, the girls are in the number one keep.' So he had to go to Kadmawala. The two of them had four annas left. It cost Bishu all of it. He stopped as he was about to bite the Kadama. That boy.  came to Malbabu's house. He said to Bishu in a strained voice, 'Hey Bishu, that boy!'' Bishu asked in an annoyed voice, 'Which boy?' She has come to the market dressed in flower babu. She has made a terry on her head. She is standing a little distance away and is looking at this. Anushka was very angry. She stood up this morning as soon as she heard the words from the boy's mouth. She raised the hem of the frock and placed the flowers. Realising that her knees were visible, she dropped the flowers.  She took off her frock and strode solemnly towards the house. The front door was closed. She crossed the wire fence and took the side lane in front of the boy who came from outside because it was indecent. She was very upset because the flowers were not brought. Now she was angry. She raised her hand and called the boy. The boy. quite happy Came forward, 'What's the matter? "What are you looking at here?" Anuska shouted. Bishu immediately added, 'Why did you call him Suchitra Sen?? The boy went crazy. Anushka said, 'If I see you coming again, I will tell Ratankaku.  After finishing the words he started walking. Bishu walked a few steps with him and said, 'Uribbas, did you talk like a madman! Anushka looked at Akash with an arrogant face. He never thought that he could speak in this manner this morning. I feel very good now. Khokon Bishu is also a boy but he doesn't have bad looks like that boy. Why do you feel bad? He felt a pang. Who can be asked? He asked Vishu, 'Did you see the look of the boy? Bishu shook his head, yes. Like Uttamkumar. Uttamkumar? Have you seen Uttamkumar? In the newspaper. Mother reads It has a picture of Uttamkumar.  "Whatever you say, the boy is bad. I didn't like it at all. ' Anushka spoke in such a voice that Bishu looked surprised while walking. Anushka noticed it and asked, 'Hey, why are you looking at me like that? "How did you talk like an adult?" "" means? "Have you seen my auntie, studying in college in Jalpaiguri, one day in front of me she was saying exactly that to a friend. How Anushka's body became after hearing the words! He is growing up! He said in a serious voice, 'I am growing up. Bishu said, 'Ash. Girls don't grow up if they don't wear a saree. At this time they met Satya Sadhanbabu.  Satyasadhan Babu is their class teacher. Moyla came to the market with a bag of dirt. When he saw it, he called, 'Hey Anushka, don't you have a grapefruit tree at home? Anushka nodded, yes. Satyasadhanbabu was happy, come on, I will go there once. Anushka did not want to walk with Master. Vishuta has fallen back after realising the rhythm. Master said while walking, 'do you do maths everyday? Don't worry about all other subjects, maths is your problem. How much did you get in half yali? ' Forty. 'Very bad. Minimum nine should be obtained. You need to talk to your father. Satyasadhanbabu was walking talking to himself.  Anushka turned her head and saw that Bishu had also fallen behind. Blind Vishu got thirty five. Coming in front of Hazari's shop, Anushka fell into trouble. If you want to go home, you have to meet Amarnath. You can ask for forgiveness for coming to market here. But before doing anything, Satyasadhanbabu said, 'Hello Ambanathbar, how are you?? Amarnath was waiting for Budhua, he said, 'This is something. He immediately looked at the girl. Satyasadhan said, 'I told Aanushka I will go to your house. This girl is brilliant in all subjects, only scores are a little less. If this subject can be improved, then I will not have to watch it.  If you want to get the first division in matric, you need to make thikai now. do something Amarnath said, I am not getting a good private tutor. He was very happy when Satyasadhanbabu said that Anushka is good in other matters only when read by his mother. Satyasadhanbabu looks worried. Noticing that, Amarnath said, 'You do a lot of tuition, do you have time? 'Look, if there is a good student, there is no difficulty in making time, then I will talk? "Be home in the afternoon '' no. Must go to Telipara. It would be better if you come tomorrow. "Okay. It remained the same. Come on Anushka. Anushka was standing like a calm girl. Now he asked, 'Father, has your fish been bought?  Today, Amarnath said, "I have not seen fish." Go, go home. ' Market pile on the kitchen balcony. Anjali is busy with that. Budhua Manorama market has brought it in a separate bag. Anjali said to her mother-in-law, 'Look at your son's trunk, mother, last night I said, you reminded me while going out, but you still haven't bought raisins. And I call this handagangaram a protest. Budhua picked up a brinjal and said,this is soo nice. And he listened my speech. Today, my mother came to buy fried fish. If you bring it, you will make your father cry. Aguli said, don't sit here and play. Tell Babu to bring Kissams. The bride ran. Manorama said, after lunch, put the pies on medium heat, ma'am.  Anjali said, 'If you make pies, your son doesn't like them much. Mothers have to make pies on their children's birthdays. Who knows where she has gone with some loose powder in her mouth. She doesn't sit with a book in Babibare. Anjali didn't say anything. A dove was calling in a big jackfruit tree. Manobana gave the pickles to her. Not even one opened her mouth for fear of the crow. Anjali came out of the kitchen and said, "What did she do? How will pickles get sun? The sky can be called clouds." No, he can get up. Manobana didn't admit the mistake. Then he said, "Now keep Dapa in the house for a while. It's not right to mix with boys. Anjali Kabin said before taking the basket to the banana house, "How many days, mother. All my life is locked in my mind.  Katare Manorama was surprised and said, 'I don't understand what you were talking about yesterday evening. As soon as the father finished talking, he saw Anushka. Manobama entered through the side door and said, 'Here he comes, win the lightning, look at him, completely. Anushka quickly pressed her finger on her stomach. Anjali heard her mother-in-law's voice, so she shouted from the kitchen, "Hey, where have you gone, today I am showing you fun." Anushka did not listen to Anjali's words. Ekdaude reached Manobama and said something in a low voice, he pulled the veil, "Oh!, that's it, O daughter in law, come quickly. The master came and stood outside. Anjali came out with yellow hands. The master is Satya Sadhan Babu. I have been lying to him for so long. Anushka said in a serious voice. Oh. Why did you leave it standing in Baby's room? Sitting in the Baby's room. Anjali got busy. "He won't sit. Vetbe will come." The girl ran out. And in a few seconds she came back with Satyasadhan Babu. Satyasadhan bowed to the ladies,  "I came to your house on the orders of family. I need some grapefruit." Anjali said, "Jambuda? Oh! But we don't have Batabi lemons at home." Anushka raised her hand and showed a young lemon tree. Satya Sadhan realized his mistake, "Say so. I have made a mistake.