Yes, the promises made to poor **** are seldom kept. Often, they are not taken seriously or have been made on the pretext of retaining a child' fancy for something. This keeps the child hoping for a better possibility till he/she realizes the truth. It is difficult for people to shatter the **' dreams; while it is also painful to see these **** thrive of false hopes given to them.
Once, while interacting with Saheb, the narrator ends up encouraging him to study and jokingly talks about opening a school herself. At that time she fails to realize that unknowingly she has sown a seed of hope in Saheb'* heart. She becomes conscious of her mistake when, after a few days, Saheb approaches her, inquiring about her school. Her hollow promise leaves her embarrassed.
