Munshi Premchand's Best Interesting Story: Mountain Journey
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Here is one such precious story, penned by Munshi Premchand, titled:
*Mountain Journey*
Early morning, Munshi Gulab Khan performed his prayers, dressed, and instructed the mahri to bring a hired carriage. Sheerī Begum asked, "What's the hurry this morning? Where are you off to?"
Gulab said, "Just to pay my respects to the junior Sahib."
Sheerī said, "Why not walk? How far is it?"
Gulab said, "Matters you don't understand, don't pry into."
Sheerī said, "I'm just asking. What harm is there in walking? The carriage-man won't take less than a rupee."
Gulab (laughing), said, "Officials don't pay carriage charges. How dare he ask me for payment! I'll file a complaint."
Sheerī said, "You aren't an official yourself, why would he charge you?"
Gulab said, "How am I not an official? Do officials have horns or tails that I don't? A friend of an official holds as much status as the official. I'm not a fool to give up a hundred tasks just to pay obeisance to an official! That's why the police officials bow down to me, and why the thanedar sent me a gift yesterday. I'm not their son-in-law! Everyone is afraid of me."
Just then, the mahri brought a carriage. Khan Sahib immediately tied his turban and set off. Sheerī said, "Hurry, eat some paan!"
Gulab said, "Yes, bring me some henna too! Good heavens, eating paan in front of officials is disrespectful!"
Sheerī said, "How long will you take? You'll eat here, won't you?"
Gulab said, "Don't worry about my meal; perhaps I'll be going to the Junior Sahib's place. Just tell anyone who asks that I've gone to see the Senior Sahib."
Khan Sahib climbed into the carriage. The carriage-man asked, "Where should I take you, sir?"
Gulab said, "To the junior Sahib's bungalow. Official business."
Carriage-man asked, "How long will it take, sir?"
Gulab said, "How can I say? It's not possible that the Sahib will keep asking me to stay, and I get up and leave. This is official business; I don't know how long it will take. The Sahib is a very good man. I doubt he'll refuse what I have to say. One shouldn't be proud. Pride is the work of the devil. But I've summoned accounts from many thanedars. I target anyone who inflicts injustice on the people. "
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