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Sabharatna Mudaliar is a good father. And also he is a social reformer. He gave respect to the demands of women to establish their equal rights in all matters. But he is convinced about the worth of Mangalam's choice, and also he is entirely satisfied with the bridegroom's status, higher studies and charm. So he did not ascertain the wishes of Karpagam. He sincerely believed, that Karpagam also may like this bridegroom and cannot have any objection to him.
Natarajan could not bear this disappointment. Due to his frustrated love, he loses his zest in life and did not care to see even the letters sent by Karpagam.
Karpagam could not express her dislike to the marriage arrangements made by her father. So she began to think in many ways how to tell straight to her father about her love affair, and what will happen in case he fails to consent to her view. Then she wants to run away with Natarajan. If that is not also possible to end her life by suicide.
At last she decides to sacrifice of her ownlife to protect her family name by accepting the decision of her father.
Karpagam's heart flutters when she sees Natarajan's pale face and she swoons in the Marriage Hall. Natarajan gets her on his shoulder. When they meet he knows that she has written letters to him. He goes to his house and takes the letters and reads them, After reading the letters. Natarajan knows the real situation and Karpagam's true love for him.
Natarajan and Karpagam meet in the garden in the night following the Marriage day. When they talk, Chandrasekaran hides behind a big tree and hears the words spoken by them. First he got angry, when Natarajan desired to kiss and embrace Karpagam. Then he gets astonished and glad to hear
