7. Widow-marriage and divorce.

Widow-marriage is permitted at the price of a feast to the caste,

and the payment of a small sum to the woman's family. A widow must

leave her children with her first husband's family if required to

do so. If she takes them with her they become entitled to inherit

her second husband's property, but receive only a half-share as

against a full share taken by his children. Divorce is permitted

by mutual agreement or for adultery of the woman. But the practice

is not looked upon with favour, and a divorced man or woman rarely

succeeds in obtaining another mate.

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