Introductory material
Miriam S. Knight translation
For the assistance of the reader, the names of the principal characters in the tale are given—
Nagendra Natha Datta A wealthy Zemindar.
Surja Mukhi His wife.
Debendra Datta Cousin to Nagendra.
Srish Chandra Mittra Accountant in a Merchant's Office
Kamal Mani His wife, sister to Nagendra.
Satish Their baby boy.
Tara Charan Adopted brother of Surja Mukhi.
Kunda Nandini An Orphan Girl.
Hira Servant in Nagendra's household.
