Chapter 52Undated 1957

(Letter to Mother from Satprem)

Pondicherry, July 18, 1957 Sweet Mother, to Afghanistan. They need someone to assist them on their next field excavations (August 15 December 15) and have offered to take me if I wish to join them.

If I must have some new experience outside, this one has the advantage of being short-termed and not far away from India, and it is also in an interesting milieu. The only disadvantage is that I would have to pay for the trip as far as Kabul. But I don’t want to do anything that displeases you or of which you do not really approve. In the event you might feel this to be a worthwhile experience,

Your child,

Signed: Satprem

(Letter from Mother to Satprem)

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