Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. what made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?

Initially, Bholi was frightened to go to school because she was unaware about the place. She compared her situation with her cow which was taken out of the house a few days ago and then sold. However, she was dressed well for the first time in her life and oil was rubbed into her dry hair. Her parent’s changed behavior made her feel that she was being sent to a place better than her home.