Why doBholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?

Bholi’sparents felt that if they did not acceptBishamber’s proposal, she might remain unmarried all her life.Her mother said they were lucky that Bishamber was from anothervillage and hence, did not know about Bholi’s pock-marks andher lack of sense. Moreover, he had not even asked for any dowry.Hence, Bholi’s parents accepted the marriage proposal.