Wednesday

Destined to build an educated generation


Walking down Flower Road in Colombo, with ancient king-size gate bearing No. 17 open, you enter the palatial house - home for the muscle bearded writer. He is Ashok Ferrey claiming to be living with high cholesterol besides his wife and kids. I can't just recall how many dogs galloped through the lush greenery to salute us - must be at least two. The sweeties did not dare bite us waiting for the owner of the house. We listened to the footsteps coming down stairs. And here our all-smiling host Ashok Ferrey welcome Palitha and me 'good morning' with his latest book 'The Good Little Ceylonese Girl' in hand.

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