The narrator appears to be a gentleman. He enjoys helping others and takes pains to make people happy around him. He is a villager and is mighty proud of his village Hosahalli. He says that Hosahalli is to Mysore State what the sweet ‘Karigadabu’ is to a festive meal. He speaks glowingly of his village. The narrator is a good judge of men and matters. He is quick to judge that Ranga can be the best boy for Rama Rao’s niece Ratna. Time proves that his choice is sound. The narrator is a great manipulator. While Ratna sings, he calls for Ranga. So the boy sees the girl and silently develops liking for her.

The narrator is very vocal. He doesn’t mince words. He can’t be brief. His descriptions are lengthy and heavy. His description of his village is overstretched and overstated. But he is a realist. Ranga’s homecoming is a great event in the village. It may appear to be a little exaggerated today but not a century ago. The narrator seems to have developed fascination for English language. He calls English language ‘a priceless commodity’.

The narrator impresses us with his presence of mind. He is pragmatic and cares for results only. He knows that the marriage needs the blessings of a priest and astrologer. Shastri is tutored to facilitate the marriage of Ranga and Ratna. This is his master stroke. Naturally, he earns the respect of Ranga and Ratna. The couple names their child Shyama as a mark of respect for him.