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26 reality, this is a completion of His favour upon us. The gratitude that we owe for this is to treat women with kindness and tenderness. ” On one occasion, there was mention of a certain indi- vidual’s rough nature and abusive language, and that he was harsh in the treatment of his wife. On hearing this, the heart of His Holiness as was deeply grieved and he said: “This does not behove our friends. ” When the Promised Messiah as was in Amritsar for his debate with Deputy Atham there was a large gath- ering on one evening at the home of the late Khan Muhammad Shah. Many friends had come from afar to see the debate. On the same day as the evening of which I would like to relate an account, the Promised Messiah as was suffering from a headache, as was often the case. When devotees yearning to see His Holiness as were most eagerly waiting, he blessed the audience. With immense love and devotion Munshi Abdul- Haqq Sahib, the pensioner from Lahore, began to inquire from the Promised Messiah as about his pain and illness, and said: “Your work is very difficult and you are burdened by heavy obligations. You ought to take care of your physical health. A special food which gives strength must be prepared for you every day. ” His Holiness as said: “Yes, you are right. I have mentioned this a few times, but ladies tend to be so busy in their own work that they do not care too much about these