have too much of a good thing. (Laughter.) Moreover, in many parts of India, as the female population is larger than the male, all the girls could not get married unless a man married more than once. But the custom has gradually died out as it has been found to be impracticable. In the first place, it is an expensive affair to give the same amount of jewels and clothing to every wife (laughter), and in the second place the wives invariably get jealous of each other. Two's company, three's a crowd. They often quarrel and sometimes fight." (Laughter.) In this way I go on talking to them for an hour. The young ladies are eager to ask more questions, neither am I in a hurry to consult my watch. One more question is asked: "What do you call the place where the wives are kept? Harems? Is that right?” I answer, "Yes." The next question I thought would be, "Do you keep a harem yourself?" But at that very moment the supper bell rings, and I take it as a signal to close. I nod to the audience and take my seat. seat. The The young ladies |