Parichand's Correspondence with The Mother

20 June 1947

Mother,

About two gardeners still on trial: S has been absent without authorisation for ten days and M for thirteen days. Both not satisfactory in their work. (They might be working elsewhere.) We propose that their names should be struck off the roll. Do You approve of it?

You must give them first 3 warnings and notices and finally give them one month's pay.

As one of these two gardeners is comparatively better, do you permit us to keep an opening for him in our service if he turns up? We have an order from You not to fill up the vacancy. If he appears in a few days, then we could consider his case.

I advise always to keep people unless it is truly impossible to do so, because if you send one away you are never sure that the one you will get in exchange will truly be better.

My love and blessings

20 June 1947