The Dreams

Dream 183

We were both employees in the minister’s office, each of us trying to get closer to him, as our jobs depended on him. At the same time, my colleague was saying bad things about me — but I didn’t meet evil with evil, relying on the thought that closeness would demand kindness.

Then, adjusting the budget, the minister issued two decisions. The first was to transfer my friend to another position in the ministry. The second was to appoint me as his parliamentary secretary — which would permit me to see His Excellency more than once per week.

And so I knew that he was aware of what was happening in his office.