Gateman's Gift Short Story

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Written by R. K. Narayan, "Gateman's Gift" has an interesting plot, about a man who simply couldn't believe that anything good could happen to him. Govind Singh, after 25 years of clean service as the gateman of Engladia feels that he has gone mad. After retirement, trouble draws near for Singh as in his free time he starts making dolls, and he presents a few of his creations to his General Manager. He comes to know through the accountant (from whom he receives his pension every month) that the General Manager loves these models and this fills him with encouragement and happiness. Narayan has potrayed feelings of a blue-collar employee, the chasm between him and the white-collar employee and how much of this class barrier affects the life
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