________________ Memoirs about Shrimad by Gandhiji 149 and God-fearing, can also be a competent and practical person at the same time. His care and astuteness in business were selfevident. He had developed the skill to examine the quality of diamonds, pearls and other precious stones minutely. Although he did not know English, he could understand immediately the gist of letters and telegrams he received from his agents in Paris and other foreign places. His conclusions and decisions were generally correct. Though he demonstrated a high level of care and acumen in his business, he was not personally interested or attached to it. He would turn to reading scriptural books or writing personal notes in his diary immediately after he completed his business transactions
