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Rh resulted, as had been expected by the advocates of the cause of widow marriage, further contributions to that end are needless, and though my argument was in favour of perseverance in it for a time when a better result might ensue, it has failed to be of any avail with them. Being thus restricted in the use of my own discretion in the matter and indisposed as I feel to act independently of them, I am really sorry that my further co-operation with you in this respect should cease, and I trust the reasons I have mentioned will plead for my cause." "As the intimation came too late, I naturally counted upon receiving your donation, and I made arrangements accordingly. I have, in consequence, been placed in a very difficult position." ",

"Dada's letter of the 18th September just reached me. I am glad to hear that first half of the Currency Note for Rs. 100 has reached you. I enclose the second half.

"Dada tells me to send you 15 Rupees every month, as my contribution to the widow marriage fund. If you have no objection, I will send my subscription in advance for six months, this will be more convenient to me than sending it every month. * * *