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Conversations” a short story from “Rainbows in Braille” – A collection of short stories – By Elmo Jayawardena “The bus broke down at Dehiwela, that’s why I am late,” he hurriedly explains. “I even thought I would not be able to come today, luckily they got another bus.” “It was crowded, filled to the brim, spilling people, but I managed.” He goes on and on in his monologue, he is used to it. “They asked me today whether I would like to get transferred to Kandy. They need someone there to do the store-keeper’s job. I would have gone, I like Kandy, I like the green hills and the constant rain and the mist filled mornings.” “But then, I will not be able to come and see you or talk to you.” He knows he will never leave. That would not be too easy to do. “Do you remember the ...