The Silver Hand a Story of India in the Eighteenth Century
The Silver Hand a Story of India in the Eighteenth Century
Eliza Frances Pollard
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" Matters had gone well for the Rayners ever since. Mrs. Rayner's health had improved, and Phyllis had recovered her good looks. As for Bennett, he was glad to have the semblance of a home and someone to speak to after business hours. Such was the state of things when the monsoon came and all the misery it entailed. It is astonishing how in the time of national trouble social barriers are broken down, and a feeling of equality springs up between people who before have almost ignored each other'...s existence. The British colony, though numerically smaller than the native population, was by its energy and common sense the dominant spirit. The sense of duty and Christian charity caused the Europeans to strive to the best of their ability to assist their more ignorant and suffering fellowmen. In doing this they drew nearer one to another. Meetings were held, consultations as to the best way of distributing what food could be procured, and gradually, very gradually, because it was not customary in those days, women's help was asked.
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