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are not grasping hands." (This because he had just finished discussing corruption in government with Louis & Bob - having said to them, "Tell me frankly, what do you know of corruption in my government"?

When I have ended what I had been doing (working in a formal dress & high heels - under poor electric light) we discussed again the possibility of another sitting. I am postponing my departure to India for two days to make it possible - because it will be a pleasure to present it to him, framed and also to see him again. He sent me home in his car & saw me to the door & into the car, waving after us after the car had started,

I think he understands & senses the feeling we have for him. After the tue Pae was over, I took the occasion, in the emotion of the moment to speak personally to him, just as, at Louis' party I had spoken to him of Pagan,



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what an overwhelming, spiritual experience it had been for me - and that mama's spirit had been with me there. 

I said to him, "Mr. Prime Minister "I want to say to you how deeply grateful I am that my path in life has led me to your country which I have come to love as well as your people. Also, I am proud in the knowledge of the work my brother has been privileged to do for you and most appreciative of the experience of coming to know you. I carry with me unforgettable memories which will always remain in my heart. (At this point, tears in my eyes, which I could not restrain) I hope to remain in touch with you and to write you from time to time." I do not feel I exaggerate when I say I had a feeling of his friendship and sympathy for me He answered with the sweetest smile - "Yes, please do." I hope you will.

So ended one of the most memorable days of my stay.