Was it envy or sheer admiration?

23 May 2017 12:00 am Views - 3359

A former leading political authority had openly expressed his amazement and admiration at the magnificence of the mansion owned by a local politico when he called on the latter the other day.  


“I wish I had a palace like this!”, the visiting political stalwart had said in sheer awe.


The former political authority had called on the provincial politico at his three-storied mansion perched on a hill top during his recent visit to Kandy. The provincial politico had taken to politics following his teaching career.