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Mr. C. R. JAIN'S ACTIVITIES IN AMERICA 19
2-10-1933: 7-50 p.m.
There is nothing to record to-day. I have been trying to see if a lecture of mine could be arranged for in this hostel. At first there were holidays here. The students returned only a few days ago. Then the Hindu students have no interest in religion, their own or mine. Possibly, there is also a sub-conscious disinclination to arrange for a lecture for a man of another faith.
This afternoon I and several other persons lunched with Dr. Gyanee. On return to my quarters I wrote several letters to India. At dinner I met a girl from Virginia, who I thought showed some interest in religion, but I was mistaken in this regard. One other lady joined in the conversation. I have given a copy of the “Right Solution" to the former, and Mrs. Kleinschmidt's cards to both of them, should they care to know what Jainism is.
3-10-33: 7-40 p.m.
I have had a letter from Mrs. Kleinschmidt to-day. She is going to begin with her classes from day after to-morrow. Her enthusiasm is very great indeed, and she is full of confidence for success. The following passage occurs in her letter regarding the “Key of Knowledge” and her new faith :
“Your Key of Knowledge is a veritable goldmine and I shall not only find gold in it, but my soul's salvation. I read it and read it, and every time I open it, I find so many new thoughts and ideas that I wonder if I shall ever reach an end and truly become the master of what I read. It is
