C. R. Das approves, I will have no

objection.’ Deshabandhu at last thawed, and cast a look towards Sjt. Bepin
Chandra Pal for endorsement. Malaviyaji was filled with hope. He snatched away the slip of paper containing the amend¬ ment, and before Deshabandhu had even pronounced a definite 4 yes,’ shouted out, 4 Brother delegates, you will be glad to learn that a compromise has been reached.’ "What followed beggars description. The pandal was rent with the clapping of hands, and the erstwhile gloomy faces of the audience lit up with joy.
It is hardly necessary to deal with the text of the amendment. My object here is only to describe how this
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resolution was undertaken as part of my experiments with which these chapters deal.
The compromise further increased my responsibility.