TO A POST OFFICE

TO A POST OFFICE I wanted to send a letter by speed post . I was told that there is a post office near Maxwel Hospital. Buses do not go there . At last a cycle rickshawalla agreed to take me there for twenty five rupees. When we reached there , I enquired where the post office is. At an inconsequential corner , I saw a que; well , they are all waiting for their turn. The postmaster , seeing this old man , told me to sit in a chair. When my turn came , I gave him the envelop. It cost rupees 17 only , as the destination was Delhi . Unlike normal dak , the charge increases with distance. From Trichur to Delhi , I used to pay 35. On my return , I came by rickshaw up to the bus stop , paying 15. For the bus , the charge was 5. So the total came to Rs twenty . A gain of five rupees only. The moral I that cycle rickshah is the best suited for small journeys.