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very vast and enviable circle of intimate friends' from amongst persons, belonging to the official and professional classes. Some of these belonged to the highest social status and on account of their sympathy for the family they sent pressing invitations to Lallubhai for a change of air. In response to the wishes of the sympathisers, Lallubhai stayed for some time as a member of the family with Mr. Manishanker G. Bhatt, B. A; LL. B. then Dewan of Mangrol, with Mr. Panachaud J. Mehta, B. A. (Deputy, Assistant Political Agent) at Rajkot, the late Mr. Muljibhai K Mehta, L. C. E. Assistant Engineer R. G. J. P. Railway) at Jetalsar, with Mr. Kalidas K. Sheth (then Judge) at Jetpur. When Lallubhai went to Bombay in 1904 for his B. A. Examination, the Hon. Mr. Lalubhai Samaldas noticing his ill health, pressingly detained him for more than a monthfor the improvement of his health and kindly made all arrangements for medical aid. The enlightened company of these gentlemen had a very elevating effect on the formation of his character. Needless to say, that all these gentlemen did their very
