Taylors Tea Garden – by Ajit MuttuCumaraswamy Final Chapter (20) Loolecondere was abuzz with news of the new baby. James was happy to see the baby in the house. The baby’s eyes seem to stare at James. Sinniah was content with the changes in the household. He arranged for a local lady who had been a Nursing Assistant to visit every day. She was the person who delivered babies in the workers houses. James was happy in his own way. He could see that the household was busy with the new baby. He felt that it would be churlish to think about whether the baby was Thomas Lipton’s offspring. He looked a lovely baby and that was all he cared for. He was absorbed in looking after the baby boy just as much as Savitri, Punya, the nursing assistant and Sinniah. The centre point of all activities was the baby. Savitri ...
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Taylors Tea Garden – by Ajit MuttuCumaraswamy CHAPTER (19) The party moved into the hotel. There was long queue of persons waiting to be introduced to Thomas Lipton. The introductions were made by the Government Agent. James and Robert were at the end of the queue, deliberately placed there because Thomas Lipton had expressed his intention to have a long chat with James. When James was introduced, Thomas Lipton’s eyes lit up. “ James Taylor. Very pleased to meet you at last. I was told that you will be at the bridge but the stop was too brief. We will be sitting next to each other at dinner.” said Lipton. “ Very good to meet you Mr. Lipton. Meet Robert Jones Mr. Lipton. Robert has been very helpful with the nursery for tea plants in Ceylon.” said James. “Nice to meet you Mr. Jones. i was briefed on the excellent work you ...
Jun 20, 2021
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Taylors Tea Garden – by Ajit MuttuCumaraswamy CHAPTER (18) James made arrangements for Savithri’s coming . He inspected the guest room and made sure that the room was ready for Savithri. He asked Punya to look out for Savithri and show her the room when she arrived. Punya seemed pleased that she will have company. Savithri arrived in the carriage with a little bag and was helped by Punya and the house boys. James was away in the estate. James did not forget Savithri’s arrival. He wanted to downplay his excitement. He had a strange feeling about Savithri being accommodated in the house. He felt as if he was unfair to Thangam. Thangam made him feel comfortable and relaxed. He was a young boy when he met Thangam. Those days were fresh in his mind. But Thangam was gone. She may never come back. She may be married in the ...
