My name is Allwyn Prestcold.I am milky white in colour, and my name is boldly emblazoned across my chest. I was bought by a newlywed couple almost 60 years ago. A year into their marriage, the couple became the proud parents of a baby girl whom they named Marietta. I was always filled with goodies and food. The couple took good care of me. My door was never left open for long, and it was never, never banged shut. They treated me with the utmost care and gentleness. I defrosted and cleaned regularly. Marietta was, of course, forbidden from opening me. I lived in Mumbai for about 2 years, and then Marietta's father was transferred to Jamshedpur. They took me along. I, of course, was transported by truck together with their other belongings, but praise the Lord, I arrived in one piece. I spent 22 unbearably long summers in Jamshedpur, cooling food and drink and preventing it from spoiling. Fridge water and ice were a staple during the summer. Marietta's mother, Marie, was an ex...