Sri Aurobindo
Letters of Sri Aurobindo
Volume 2. 1934 — 1935
It may be philosophic to say nothing about the loss, though that would depend on the philosophy – and the philosopher; but it is perhaps more practical to make a row so that the gentleman of the bathroom may not be tempted to repeat his joke. We are not out to imitate the bishop of the “Misérables” or the Sannyasi who ran after the thief to make him a present of his remaining vessels.
It is best however to ascertain first the probabilities. I am asking Kodandarama who is the new scavenger in question (we knew all our facts) and asking him too to make enquiries personally.