Surprise visit by Beetroot

Beetroot is an ex-employee, now 71. He was looking after our administration and used to sit on the first floor where the control section was. Then later on they shifted to the second floor where the operations boys used to work. Now this guy is a rather tall and slim person and a man of principles. I didnt know him much when he was in service, but have known him more during his occasional trips to our office after he retired. He would very seldom use abusive language and if at all it had to be used, he would do so rather apologetically. Over the years his visits became less and when today he peeped into our room and came in - it was indeed a surprise.

He wanted to meet many people and started inquiring about them where so and so was etc. Soon all these people started making their way into our room. Most of the people he knew kept coming in one after the other. There after we had lunch.

Beet looks as if he hasnt been keeping terrific health as of late. Age is also catching up, though he moves around on his own.

He wanted to go to our other main office. He inquired from V when the trip would be leaving, so that he could go along. He was adamant that V completes his work etc. and then only leaves - so that he doesnt go out of the way just because old Beet wants to come along. He's evidently not lost his principled nature and thats good.

There was a certain old-world charm as long as he was there. He had the respect of most persons when he was in service and this remains now too. It was good meeting him and one felt nice.