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pre-eminence and power, missed his aim and
fell; and (3) the selfish, low-minded, restless
prowler and tale-bearer. These were a few pro-
minent types known in Hyderabad in the early
nineties of the last century. It would not be
untrue to say that low intrigue was almost un-
known in Hyderabad before the inferior type of
alien came to find board and lodging here and
began to multiply. "
* * *
" But though conditions have changed, there
is still a possibility of adventurers seeking ad-
vancement by improper means, such as flattering
superiors ' to get into their good books.' ' I
am your man, ' is still a good admission ticket.
The changing conditions, let us hope, will prevent,
or at least, not encourage intrigue of any type,
old or new. As education of the right kind begins
to cleanse the minds of the younger generation,
furnishing them with purer and nobler ideals of
conduct and inspiring self-respect, the nimble-
witted adventurer will find it less and less easy
to insert himself into office through the front or
back door. But degrees ought not to be allow-
ed to become travelling tickets ! "
* * *
"The energies of ambitious niinds have to be
diverted from intrigue for self-advancement into
newer and healthier channels of activity for pub-
lic good. Eradicating the instinct of self-aggran-
disement and nepotism, high moral standards
are to be maintained.