CHAPTER XIX.
Sitting with his uncle, Gobind Lâl began to talk on matters of business; he asked some questions about the estate. Krishna Kanta was pleased to observe this disposition in Gobind Lâl, and said, "If you (sons) would look into things a little, I should be glad. How much longer have I to live? If you don't learn about things now, you will understand nothing of the condition of the estate when I am gone; I am old and can't go about anywhere. The whole estate is being ruined for want of proper supervision."
"If you care to send me, I can go. I should like to visit all parts of the estate by degrees."
Krishna Kanta was delighted, and said, "I am extremely glad to hear you say so. At this moment there is a disturbance at Bandar Khâli. The râyats are on strike
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