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Epistolary, Letter 1
Chief, Branch Manager
HSBC New Delhi
Room 619
21, Utkarsh
New Delhi, India 466161
August 08, 2009
Randy O’Dolihan
1025 Main St
Algona, IA 1228
Dear Mr. O’Dolihan;
I am a banker that works for HSBC in New Delhi, India. I recently saw your flyer that you were looking for a pen pal looking to talk via letters. I would prefer chatting over the Internet but I can handle this.
Let me tell you about my self. My name is Raviv Shrandapula Rachi. I have grey hair and, unfortunately, balding. I am married to a beautiful woman named Shrashi Shermala Rachi. We, together, have 3 children. They are all girls. So as you see by now, women surround my whole life. This is in fact the reason I wanted to chat with you. I am in need of some man-to-man talking.
I was born into a rich family, which is not that typical in my country. My father was a lucky and excellent banker, while my mother was working as a lawyer. When I turned 15 I discovered I had a passion for math and money. I attended The University of New Delhi because my parents didn’t want me far away from home. I studied business and economics for 5 years and then my father offered me a job under his wing.
About ½ a year ago I quit my job and studied computer technology. Since now I have been attending NDIT (New Delhi IT).
Mr. O’Dolihan, I am in need of advice and just regular talking. I cannot say what I want to my wife so I have been trying to find friends. I thought I was done for until I found your flyer that you posted. It’s incredible that I’m all the way in India and I managed to find your flyer that you posted! I just want to let you know that if you get this letter please respond and we can talk about everyday life and share advice.
Sincerely,
Signature
Raviv Shrandapula Rachi
Enclosure
Epistolary, Letter 2
1025 Main St
Algona, IA 1228
August, 15, 2009
Raviv Shrandapula Rachi
Chief, Branch Manager
HSBC New Delhi
Room 619
21, Utkarsh
New Delhi, India 466161
Dear Mr. Rachi;
My name is Randy O’Dolihan, son of Mark O’Dolihan and Mary Jenny. Sorry about my handwriting, I haven’t written anything in about 12 years. Thank God! You actually found my flyer. I put that up at least a year ago. Well yes, I am looking for someone to talk to. I have no friends right now and both my parents are gone. Sorry to hear about the Internet. We don’t have that in my town, let alone computers. You see, I live in a small town in Algona called Shriplen Heights. The population is about 300 people. What is the population in your country? Big or small?
Now, about me. I am 32 years old and currently unemployed. I used to work for a farm down in the village but after 2 years I started to get lazy and the boss didn’t like me bringing the cattle in later than 8 o’clock. Right now I applied for a horse grooming company down in the center of Iowa. I really hope I get the job because then I can talk to you on the Internet! My family is the complete opposite of yours. I was born in a poor home with 1 brother. My dad left when I was 6 so I never got the chance to get to know him, but oh well. My mom brought me and Jimmy up all by herself. I think I’ll leave my personal life up to there. I want to get to know you more until I start spreading all the details.
I never really went to school because in the 1st grade I got expelled for setting a kid’s locker on fire. I didn’t really have any friends either. My mom then decided she didn’t want me to attend school ever again because of 2 reasons: 1, she didn’t have the money, and 2, she didn’t want me endangering other kids again. You can probably tell that I didn’t go to school from my grammar and spelling errors. I deeply apologize; I’m trying to make a good first impression.
Mr. Rachi, I think its destiny that you found my flyer because boy, I have a lot of advice to share with you. I think we can make this work out but I want you to stay committed to this pen pal relationship and forget to ever respond. So I hope you are interested in me and want to know more, I sure am. See you later, and have a good one!
Sincerely,
Signature
Randy O’Dolihan
Enclosure
Epistolary, Letter 3
Chief, Branch Manager
HSBC New Delhi
Room 619
21, Utkarsh
New Delhi, India 466161
August 22, 2009
Randy O’Dolihan
1025 Main St
Algona, IA 1228
Dear Randy;
I am glad to see that my letter got through to you. Thank you as well, for replying. You see not many people respond to my mails so frankly this is a dream come true for me. Anyway, I think I feel that I know you better now so I’ll explain my problem to you.
When I was a boy growing up, my father was always there for me. He would be the one who would hold my hand on the way to school. About half a year ago, my father passed away in a terrible car crash. You see, from that point on, I haven’t had the courage to do anything except stay with my family and I want that to change sooner than later. So I am asking you, Randy, to please help me in my struggle and find courage to go out and meet new people.
At the moment, there is a married man in my class who, from what I can see, shares the same interests as me. He has pictures of cricket players on his desk, he loves his family, and I think we could become great friends. I just want to ask him to go get a beer somewhere and talk, but every time I talk to someone that I have never met before, I always seem to think they don’t like me. I need some courage.
I need your help on how to confront him. What should I say? There is a class party that is happening in about 3 days from now, should I go?
But I don’t want this chat to be always about me. What’s new with you? Tell me about your past and what’s going on now with your life. Thanks again Randy, for the help.
Sincerely,
Signature
Raviv Shrandapula Rachi
Enclosure
Epistolary, Letter 4
1025 Main St
Algona, IA 1228
August 29, 2009
Raviv Shrandapula Rachi
Chief, Branch Manager
HSBC New Delhi
Room 619
21, Utkarsh
New Delhi, India 466161
Dear Raviv;
Sorry that I haven’t replied earlier. I have been really busy at work. Oh yeah! I just got a new job as a horse groomer for the local horse ranch. It doesn’t really pay well but it keeps me alive and breathin’.
Well thanks for asking, bud! Life’s pretty good now. Well if you think minimum wage, no education, and a really smelly apartment is good, then I guess I’m doing ok. I applied for this job about 2 weeks ago. It seemed right at the time but I think I can do much more but I’ll stay here for a while, save some money up for a 2-week reading/writing class, then I’ll apply for other jobs. You see, where I live, its like, if you know someone who works in the business, than you can get a job there, so really, I won’t have any problems.
Now, about your problem. I need to know more about this guy. Like is he a full time father? Can he spend time off work? Stuff like this will get me background knowledge and then I can tell if you will succeed in befriending this guy.
Hey, sorry to hear about your pa’. I bet he was a wonderful man. Tell your family that I’m terribly sorry and hope the best.
Ey’ listen. Because I’m helping you out with your dilemmas, would you mind doing something for me? I’ll tell you more when you answer back. I hope everything is good with the family and once this is all over, I hope we can meet in real life.
Sincerely,
Signature
Randy
Enclosure
Epistolary, Letter 5
Chief, Branch Manager
HSBC New Delhi
Room 619
21, Utkarsh
New Delhi, India 466161
September 5, 2009
Randy O’Dolihan
1025 Main St
Algona, IA 1228
Dear Randy;
Sure thing buddy, anything you ask. By the way, you remember in your last letter you asked if we could meet up in real life? Well I think that will be very possible. My IT class is going to Illinois and that is very close to Iowa from what I can see on the map. Don’t get too exited at first because I have to ask the supervisor if we can go to another state, but if I’m allowed, we will see each other in no time!
Wonderful man! That’s really good to hear about your new job. Well don’t be too sad about it, horse groomer could be pretty interesting in a way. You know what? I think the IT firm I’m working with is looking for a new assistant for the front desk, and, if you are willing, I can maybe put in a good comment for you. You just have to send me a picture and a little paragraph about yourself. Make sure you look nice and serious in your photo.
So, back to the issue. Today the man, by the way his name is Dunkar, and I went out for lunch to a little restaurant. We talked about family problems, how to raise children, and cricket. My family and his family are going to have a dinner party at my house tonight so I think this is going really well. We both are also going to work on a new project at work. We are thinking of a program that can write down on the computer screen, what you say in real life. It might not even be possible, but Dunkar and I are becoming really good friends. And its all thanks to you Randy!
Listen, about your reading/writing class, if you want, I could send over some money for a class to get you started than you can take over? Just a thought. Don’t forget, you can ask anything.
Thanks again Randy, you made me feel sure about myself.
Sincerely,
Signature
Raviv
Enclosure
Epistolary, Letter 6
Algona, IA 1228
Chief, Branch Manager
HSBC New Delhi
Room 619
21, Utkarsh
New Delhi, India 466161
Oh really! Thanks. I wanted actually to ask if you knew of any job in India I could apply for, and you do! That’s great, il get started right away in my best English.
I got two words to say: OH, MY, GOD! You’re really coming to Illinois! That’s great, you might not even have to come to Iowa because I know someone there who can take me to Illinois! This is excellent news; I finally can meet the great Raviv.
Oh shucks, it’s not all because of me, you found courage all by yourself, and look where it lead you. You guys are doing stuff friends do all the time!
You don’t have to send the money Raviv, its really nice, but not needed. I want to work for the money on my own and achieve something all by myself.
My number is (001) 876-7653-879, please call.
Monday, September 7, 2009
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