ABSTRACT
The weaving of floral garlands is an Indian art and a mere Englishman is likely to fail in attempting to offer a tribute of respect and admiration to a great leader. If he writes with characteristic reserve and sobriety, he will seem to be lacking in genuine appreciation. If he lets himself go in extravagant eulogy, he will seem to be lacking in true sincerity. Yet, however poor and ineffective my offering may be, I cannot refuse the invitation to join in congratulating Mr. Gandhi on attaining his seventieth birthday. It gives me at least an opportunity of saying something of the impression made upon me by the lead he has given to the people of India.
