Saturday Musings

This is what happens when rains interrupt our exercises

All those who thought they had pinned Bihari Milwani down on his ‘frock challenge’ (see yesterday’s post) had to think again. Little did the ladies imagine that he had taken a gamble with both ends secured – whether or not any one (or more) of them were to come wearing a frock on Monday, Milwani stood to lose nothing.
“I have hedged my bets,” he declared this morning, an impish smile on his lips. “Gupta and Shekhawat have committed to paying me for every lady who comes wearing a frock. So either way, I am safe. In fact, I stand to gain a lot should you turn up in frocks on Monday.”
The declaration came as a bouncer – much as Milwani had hinted about it in his comment on the blog post yesterday. Still, Siba Prasad Maitra sought a clarification: “You are saying that only after Gupta and Shekhawat pay up,

All set for the Monday picnic

will you pay the ladies?” Milwani nodded and walked away, still smiling to himself.
It took the ladies time to come to terms with this development. After discussing and figuring out what Milwani meant, they decided not to let him off the hook easily.

Planning for Independence Day celebration next Wednesday

Since he did not mention anything about the frocks, they now intend to come wearing “long frocks” on Monday. It was a last-ditch stand – just as long as they do not have to pay for the picnic!
Meanwhile, plans are afoot for the Independence Day celebration next Wednesday. Arun Patil is not sure if he would be away in Chennai on that day, but has boldly agreed to organise luddoos for the occasion! He would also hand over the jhanda (flag) and danda (pole), which are in his custody, before leaving for Chennai.
On the picnic front, Shekhawat announced that the bus would leave at 7:00 a.m. sharp and everybody better occupy their seats beforehand. It would be an hour-long journey and tea and biscuits would be served inside the bus. As for all others not going on the picnic, exercises would be held in the Garden, as per routine.

Bihari Milwani:
Dilip Babani has also agreed to sponsor 50 per cent of the ladies coming in frock. I am in win-win situation!

Lt Col Angad Singh (rtd):
Bihari Milwani is a financial shark. He shall remain safe either way!

Karun Sharma:
This is a bouncer in the form of "long frock" from ladies. They have frocked the challenge intelligently. Now we need a Third Umpire.