(_Coming back_) Just one word more lest I forget. No. 88 of our
neighbouring parish started work on a miserable pittance, and before
two years are out his income has run into thousands, not to speak of
extras! Your Lordship’s mind is like that of the gods--a few words of
hypocritical praise are enough to draw down the best of your boons.
_Governor_
All right, all right,--that can keep for to-morrow.
_Headman_
I’m not so mean as to suggest taking away the bread from his mouth.
But Your Lordship should seriously consider whether it’s wise to keep
him on at the Treasury. Our Vishnu Dutt knows him inside out. If you
send----
_Governor_