Chapter 21 introduces a story about a highly educated government officer. What was his background and how was his job described?

Chapter 21 begins to narrate the story of a man who was highly educated in English and possessed a B.A. degree. Through his career progression, he became a renowned officer, eventually securing the post of Mamlatdar and later being promoted to Collector. The chapter notes that it was by his good fortune that he obtained the company of Sai Baba. The text offers a metaphorical description of the Mamlatdar post, comparing it to a hill that looks beautiful from afar but is actually surrounded by thorny bushes up close. This suggests that while the position held great status, it was fraught with difficulties and challenges.