May 14, 1973

And you?... How are you?...

And you? (laughter)

All the time I have to keep a grip on myself not to howl.... From time to time, there's a marvelous moment—but it's short! Most of the time I am like this (gesture clenched fists), to keep myself from howling.

(silence)

What do you like: holding my hand or not?

(Satprem takes Mother's hand)

What do you prefer?

This way is good!

(Mother plunges in, Champaklal rings his bell insistently)

Oh, they are ruthless!...