7G, Rainbow Colony,
M.G.Road, Dharavi,
Mumbai-17.
6th January 2009
Dear Raju
I feel rather ashamed to tell you that the book, ‘the
Invisible Man’ by H.G. wells, that I had borrowed from you, is lost. I’ ve
searched high and low for it but could not find it. I asked all the bookstores
in Belapur if they had a copy, but it seems that it is not available. I have
written to my uncle who stays in Mumbai to try to get a copy. When you come
down for the summer vacation, I hope to have it for you. In case I don’t, then
I shall give you another good book as a gift.
Raju, you may think that I am quite an irresponsible person,
and I guess you are right. I’m so ashamed that I didn’t have the courage to
call you and tell you about it. That is why I am writing this letter. I hope
this little incident does not affect our friendship. Please forgive me. And if
you decide never to lend me a book again, well, I guess I deserve it.
Most apologetically,
Yours sincerely,
XYZ
