Nagendra's father, engaging an English teacher, had had Kamal Mani and Surja Mukhi well instructed.

Kamal's mother-in-law was living, but she dwelt in Srish Chandra's ancestral home.

In Calcutta Kamal Mani was house-mistress.
When he had finished the story of Kunda Nandini, Nagendra said, "Unless you will keep her here, there is no place for her.

Later, when I return home, I will take her to Govindpur with me." Kamal was very mischievous.

When Nagendra had turned away, she snatched up Kunda in her arms and ran off with her.