No.7G, Rainbow Colony,
MG Road, Dharavi,
Mumbai – 17.
01/03/2009.
My dear Mother,
I’m
sorry to inform you that I have fared badly in the terminal examination. In
fact, I am afraid, I will fail this time. I owe you an explanation of my poor performance
which father will be informed in due course.
The fact
is that I was ill for a fortnight on the eve of the examination. Let me hasten
to add that the illness was quite minor – common cold, accompanied by a slight
fever. So I decided to keep it back from you, lest it should cause you
unnecessary anxiety. But prevented me from applying myself to studies.
I know
that illness, real or invented, is one of the common excuses, offered by students for their poor performance in
examinations. I hope that you know me too well to doubt the truth of my
explanation.
I assure
you that I will work hard (not forgetting to take care of my health) and more
than make up for my failure when the next examination comes.
With
love for little Veena.
Your loving son,
Bablu.
