Can you tell me about the educated officer mentioned in Chapter 21 and what the text says about his job?

Chapter 21 introduces a man who was 'highly educated in English' and possessed a B.A. degree. He progressed in his career to become a renowned officer, first obtaining the post of Mamlatdar and later rising to become a Collector. The chapter notes that it was by 'good fortune' that this official obtained the company of Sai Baba. The text uses a vivid metaphor to describe the Mamlatdar position, stating that it 'looked good from the outside' but was challenging in reality. It compares the job to a hill that 'looks beautiful from afar, but is surrounded by thorny bushes (Kajari trees) when one goes near,' acknowledging its high status despite its difficulties.