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Strategies & Market Trends : India Coffee House
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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (10101)12/19/1999 10:28:00 AM
From: Mohan Marette  Read Replies (1) of 12475
 
This Above All - Khushwant Singh (On Accidents & Hyderabad)

Account of an accident

I HAVE been driving cars since I was 12 years old. Those days there were very few cars on the roads. No policeman stopped me and asked me to show my driving licence, as my father was an Honorary Magistrate, Second Class, who imposed fines on people who drove cars without licences. I have driven cars in most countries of Europe, the USA and Canada. I never had an accident because I was a cautious driver who never took risks. At 85, I still drive my own car. When people ask me why I don't employ a chauffeur, I reply: "What for? I belong to a race of taxi drivers. I drive well and have never had an accident."

For the past few weeks I have been driving to Lodi Park every evening to take a stroll. My daughter or grand-daughter accompany me. I need somebody to be with me when I walk as I have become somewhat unsteady on my feet and my vision is no longer as good as it used to be. On weekends some lady friend or other volunteers to accompany me. Usually it is Sheela Reddy who works with Harper Collins; at times it is Uma Nair who is a school teacher. The evening I had my first accident I was accompanied by Uma Nair.

We set out earlier than usual as the days were getting short and the afternoon sun was pleasant. At 3.30 p.m.,................

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