Epigrammatic
When a poor man becomes poorer it becomes difficult for him get his daughters married when survival of the family is an issue. At such a time, Indian uneducated poor father or mother used to kill a daughter by dipping her in a bucket of milk soon after birth (few decades ago).
This novel highlights points that a father must keep in mind to train his daughter to become self sufficient and to be on her own to be able to resist dowry system prevalent in many Indian societies.
Imaginary situations are drawn herein that deal with fault of a daughter, neglected wife, and "over fed son" having negative impact on other siblings.
Dangers of overrating your daughter are mentioned in order that a father gains right insight and orientation into the exact nature of promotion required to present his daughter in all cases of arranged marriages. It is...