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| The Letter (part 5) |
I slid the slender steal blade of an offset letter ripper into the narrow gap of unlinked glue and drew my sword across its saliva induced welding. A hot cauldron of anxious curiosity was being cooked in my belly, burning the layers of visceral tissue. I had received my estranged husband's mail before, typically it was the benign looking, and futile, request of a creditor. I had become quite familiar with the ploy; long business size envelope, two transparent windows for addresses, one of which would be nameless and sent from either Michigan or Texas. But this was not the usual form letter from a collection agency. Everything about it pointed otherwise.
I stuck my good hand, the unwounded one, into the envelope's burrow, and pawed at its contents. The paper felt thick and rich, proud. Unlike a cheaply printed form letter with little identity, it had a weighted substance which begged its intenders attention. I tugged on the mid section of the folded captivator, pulling it from its cave. My lungs craved a fresh dose of oxygen. With a deep inhalation I vacuumed the available atmosphere, unfolded the letter and began to read.
Mr. Alexander Green,
It has come to our attention that a problem may have occurred within the scope of our practice.
We are diligently trying to inform all of our clients about this potential concern. However, we have
been unable to reach you by phone. As stated in your contract with us, it is vital that we stay current
with each other. We MUST have a better means of communication. You should recall that this was
made very clear at our many meetings with each other.
Please contact us as soon you review this correspondence. We have liberal openings available
by appointment as time is of the essence in this matter. Arrangements can be made for travel
compensation. I assume you will respond promptly, Alex, as per our initial agreement. Chance
has it that this alert could be quite "detrimental" if not attended to in the proper time frame.
Sincer e regards,
Mr. E. Crowe/CL Laboratories Inc.
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Posted by paperlily on 2008-07-14 14:30:05 | Rating: | Views: 127
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