Amrita's Correspondence with The Mother

24 March 1933

Mother,

Venkataraman asked for milk from the Dairy early this morning. He said he would not take his share of milk from the Dining Room in the morning. Since he did not find Dyuman, he left word with Jivan and I gave him the quantity he wanted; he also bought milk worth one anna. Such an incident is rare. I considered the matter for some time before giving the milk. At one moment I was about to refuse, wanting to ask Venketaraman to bring your sanction, but I chose to risk giving it. Mother, what am I to do in such cases?

Asking for your sanction at 4.30 a.m. is tantamount to a refusal. If I am allowed what is called “my way”, then I would rather give more often than not give.

Yes, most often it can be given.

24 March 1933