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#MyParents mine is a story filled with Agatha Christie, Mills & Boon, Enid Blyton and above all Perry Mason; my father was a தவம் இருந்து பெற்ற பிள்ளை - நாகனின் அரசனுக்கு தவம் இருந்து பெற்ற ஆண் பிள்ளை . my paternal grandfather was merely an highschool pass with typewrting
2. and shortland, joined THE MAIL[now defunct] as an assistant on a salary of Rs.3/- per month. i believe it was increased to Rs.5/- after a few years - and was promoted as stenographer and his command over English matched the Goras, the then Editor made him reporter for courts;
3. he was a good learner , i think from what i have heard - and quickly understood the ropes of court reporting; the then Chief JusticeSir Frederick William Gentle of the High court at Madras - offered him the position as his PA and this was declined - reason given - cant ditch
