Indra Sen's Correspondence with The Mother

10 April 1946

I am sorry to say that electric current was used last evening between 5.00 and 7.00. B told me that probably some printing was done after 5.00. Mr. P has been complaining about the electricity restriction during the last few days, but none of us thought he would actually infringe the rule and the effort to save electricity.

I am very sorry for this, not so much for the fact although it is bad enough, but for the spirit which is disastrous.

When Mr. P complained about something in the Advent that was printed in his absence, I told him that I had done the best I could and had sincerely tried to adhere to the style of the previous issue. I do not know whether you approve of my telling him firmly what I thought of the matter.

I fully approve of your answer.

When I spoke to him in this way he became apologetic. But I wish to be able to speak about such things with equality and without disturbance.

Yes, to keep quiet and be understanding is the most important thing.

10 April 1946