But to make an independent A.I.B. with the self-same objects, either in whole or apart, as the Parent Society and with the same directors behind the scenes would be not only to deal a mortal blow at the Theos. The Parent S. has never interfered in the slightest degree with the British T.S., nor indeed with any other Branch, whether religious or philosophical. We are, even more generous than you British are to us. Think well before you ask for our guidance. If my observations have not misled I should say this was doubtful.
National prejudices are apt to leave one's spectacles undimmed.
Having explained to him that the greatest good might result for his country if he helped you to organize a Branch of English mystics by proving to them practically to what wonderful results led the study of Yog, Mad. But, if he asks you anything either of him or the other Brothers answer him simply and truthfully that you are not allowed to expatiate upon the subject. Speak of Yog and prove to him what powers you have attained. You ask me to change my clothes at the risk of giving a false idea of my personality and mystifying the gentleman you send me to. Here is an illustration of the difficulties under which we have to labour.