The provided text mentions an author who was cynical and argumentative. Who was this person, and was it Mr. Cholkar?

The provided text from Chapter 2 does not contain any mention of a person named Cholkar. The individual described as initially being 'mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical' is the author of the book himself. The text sets up the narrative for explaining how this author came to be known as 'Hemadpant.' Chapter 2 clarifies that the author, who was tasked by Sai Baba to compile a collection of stories, was initially 'prone to argumentation.' This background is provided as a preface to the story of his naming ceremony, which is promised to the reader to satisfy their curiosity about the name 'Hemadpant' appearing at the end of each chapter.