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24 thought a good thing by his co-religionists to encourage them to learn English, though they were well instructed in Arabic and could read the Koran.

It is to be hoped, however, that as more liberal views respecting women gain ground generally in India, their influence may spread to the Mahometan section of the community.

It would be impossible to close this brief survey of the woman question in India without alluding to the very great sympathy and help shown to Indian women in America, and by American ladies in India. American missionaries and lady doctors are working hard in India itself, and the United States have become a second home to more than one brave Indian woman.

It was in America that Anandibai Joshee received her medical education, as well as the generous welcome and sympathy which enabled her to go through it. It was in America that the Pundita Ramabai found the help she so sorely needed to start her home for young widows, and it is to two American writers that the public in general is indebted for all they know about these two ladies. Ramabai's work on The High-caste Hindu Widow was written and published in America, and prefaced with an earnest and touching appeal by Dr. Rachel Bodley, who told the Pundita's story in a way to touch all hearts.

Mrs. Joshee's life has been written by Mrs. Dall,