What does Chapter 21 tell us about the Mamlatdar who came into Sai Baba's company?

Chapter 21 introduces a story about 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 text explicitly states that it was by 'good fortune' that he obtained the company of Sai Baba. The chapter also provides a commentary on the nature of his job, describing the Mamlatdar post as something that 'looked good from the outside' but was difficult in practice. It uses the metaphor of a hill that seems beautiful from afar but is actually surrounded by thorny bushes up close, implying the role was prestigious yet fraught with challenges.