This was to prove to be a blessing for Bhau because there were always some students studying at Arun sir’s house. Slowly Bhau got interested in what they were doing, and on his own, started to make an effort to read and write. Seeing this, Arun sir tutored him at home. He helped Bhau to clear the Standard IV exam so that he could rejoin school. From then on Bhau did well in studies and scored very well in his board exam. Sonabai and Arun sir were very proud of him - finally it appeared that Bhau had focused on a goal and was on the path to making a future for himself.

As there was no college in the village, Arun sir sent Bhau to town to stay and work at his sister Suman’s place. In this way he could continue his studies. But this arrangement lasted only a year. Bhau was beginning to taste freedom again and life in town had many temptations. Sumantai noticed that Bhau was not giving his best to his studies. When she caught Bhau smoking, she couldn’t take it anymore. She called Bhau’s mother to her house and said that she was not interested in supporting a boy who did not care for his own future.