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MANAGEMENT.

This is also one of the most important subjects for us all. But as the mode of management differs in details in various estates, I shall now deal with its general principles only. Let us suppose you are fortunate enough to be trained and brought up under your father, and that you attain your majority before you succeed to your estate. If your father, during his life-time, entrusts you with some of the office work, it is well and good. If he does not, then keep in touch with the Zamindari affairs and with high officers of the estate as much as possible. But do not spend your time idly or in luxuries. Never say a word to any one in the way of finding fault with your father. Though you may find some of the items of expenditure are