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263 I had never heard him “go for" any one beforebut it was his day, I can assure you ; He must have relieved his mind. The poor Missionary made a few mild corrections, and behaved just as a true Christian should. The Scientist, Dr. Carns gave some scientific explanations from a judicial standpoint, most excellent. Then Mr. Gandhi came forward again and “went for" missionaries for all he was worth. When he advised sending a fire engine to baptise twenty thousand Hindu Converts at once, people just screamed - a few were shocked. But that brought down the house. You know, as a people, we are very fond of repartee.
At the refreshments which followed-every one had so much to say.
Mr. Gandhi, very kindly, indeed, had gotten tickets for Miss Phillips and escort, and myself and Viva to attend. He met us so graciously, even simply, as if he were not aware he were a lion, and greeted us in a way which made us happy. I could not say over meaningless words of congratulating to him, over his splendid effort-but I am sure he must know that we were full of pent-up enthusiasm to be allowed to see him and hear him at such a wonderful moment,
You know Viva is afraid of him he is the only mortal that she is afraid of--I should use the words “in awe" of him, rather-she thinks his mind is so great. Some one spoke admiringly of Swami Vivekananda, but Viva said quickly, “ There is no compari. son ; Vivekananda is an adept at vituperation, but
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