BABOO ENGLISH.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 268, 13 November 1907, Page 6

BABOO ENGLISH.

Under this head "Anglo-Indian" writes to Tlie Spectator as follows: — Sir, —A short time ago I received a letter from a relative in civil employ in Burma enclosing a letter he had received from a candidate for service in his district. I think, considering what has come to be called the present "unrest" in India, that it is worth while sending it to you to be published, if you think fit, in The Spectator. It may help to enlighten many English, in and outside the administration of the country, as to the real value of the many thousands of Bengalis whom we have educated in our schools and Colleges throughout Bengal. Copy of a Letter from a Bengali Baboo out of Employment, sent to an Officer in Civil Employ in

Burma

" Honoured Sir, —Last evening while perigrinating through the city, I am hearing from friend who was likewise enjoying evening _ zephyrs that vacancy took place in your Highness office by death of Babu— poor man! lam greatly sorrowful for his demise, he has left gigantic family, who will feed their mouths the devil knows. Your honour will see from my ludicrous and weakhearted tone of voice that I am well meaning, hard working, extra energetic devil may care sort, requiring abundant field for displaying copious brain power hitherto limited by blackguard schoolmaster. For my qualifications please note that I have passed middle English and also appeared for F.A., but was plucked thro ignorance of examiners. I am damnably well up in precise writing, drafting docking and office routine work, and in private life I can be addicted to swearing English Oath and other ramifications too numerous to mention, and can also drink one damn strong whisky peg. I am no orthodox believing all other superstitions of an ancient forefathers, but I am an iconoclast destroying idols and such like to great detriment of hypocrital and scoundral. It is with fervance that solicit your Majesty's hand and heart in moving this my petition to your own favourable condition my wife's heartfelt gratitude who will pray on bended knee for long and continued prosperity of your Majesty's Honor and all your posthumious children to follow up.

AUDH BEHARI LAL."