It did not take very long for my teacher’s patka tying skills to be tested as a few days later I went for swimming with the whole class and, naturally after a swim, the patka had to be retied. My teacher actually managed to tie it quite well and I remember how she looked towards my parents for approval like an innocent school-going toddler looks towards her teacher. Not only did my teacher actually get a compliment for the patka, but was also invited home for a sumptuous Indian tea.