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Show CALLED FOR SLIGHT SEVERITY. Indian Viceroy Departed from Hla Policy of Kindness. Lord Lawrence, ono of tho famous viceroys of India, was an nblo and vary simple man. lie used to do his work In his ahlrt sleeves, and discouraged dis-couraged as much as possible all stato and ceremony. Ho was Inclined to treat the natives llko children, although al-though ho always strenuously Insisted upon their meriting and receiving Jus-tlco Jus-tlco and kindness. Lord Mayo went to India to succeed him, 'and on tho last afternoon before Lord Lawrcnco was to leave for homo he took tho Incoming-viceroy for a drive. On the way ho Impressed his doctrlnu of kindness very emphatically and solemnly on his successor. Lord Mayo thanked him for his helpful advice, and they returned re-turned In duo course to tho government govern-ment house. Tho syco or footman, was slow and awkward In opening tho door of tho carriage, whoroupon Lord Lawrenco Jumped out In temper and gave his ear an unmistakable tug. Lord Mayo turned to tho viceroy's aid with a smile. "My first practical lesson les-son In kindness to natives undoubtedly undoubted-ly Is an. odd one," ho whispered. |