sentences:  He thought of studying archaeology, but after his father's demise he was compelled to look after his properties and became a planter.He became a successful planter and married Esme Perera Abeywardena, a lady from a wealthy family in Galle, and a grand daughter of the late Sir Charles Henry de Soysa, philanthropist.As a planter he had to mingle with labourers in estates and the people of the area.