What was Mamlatdar Dev's initial response when the Sanyasi asked for a donation for cow protection?

When the Sanyasi first approached Mamlatdar Dev for a donation, Dev did not agree to it immediately. As described in Chapter 40, he explained that another fundraising effort was already active in the town, led by Raosaheb Narottam Sheti and the Nagarseth. Citing this existing collection, Dev told the Sanyasi that the timing was not favorable for a new one. He advised the Sanyasi to return to the town after two to four months, suggesting that they could revisit the matter at a later, more opportune time.