Dear Shafi,
Just a line to tell you how much we enjoyed your company at the Zoo. It goes to your credit to have planned such a picnic. Even the ice-cream party was inspired by you. I was never great for going to things by myself. We all appreciate your suggestions very much.
Yours lovingly,
Abdur Rahim.
Here is a small box of sweets to sweeten your life with all the coming year through!
Yours,
Mummy.
(i) Try, try, try again!
(ii) Do not be penny wise and pound foolish.
(iii) Remember, a stitch in time saves nine.
(iv) Do not burn your candle at both ends.
(v) You cannot both eat your cake and have it.
Dear Uncle,
it was so nice of you to have taken us to the Zoo last Monday. I write this to tell you how much I enjoyed that day with auntie, Pappy, Bobbu and Neeto. You gave me a nice time and I think I was very lucky. It was so grand to have ice-cream with you at the Zoo. In fact, every moment we spent together was magnificent.
Yours Lovingly,
Shafi.
Dear Uncle,
We are all here anxious to know about your health. We have received disturbing news of your suffering from cough and cold during the current cold wave at Murree. Why don’t you come over to Lahore when it is snowing over there? Please take better care of your health. It will be ideal if you come stay with us until the weather improves in Murree.
Yours Lovingly,
Roohi.
Dear Roohi,
Do not worry about my health. I am myself worrying sufficiently enough. Every possible care is being taken by my daugther. if the worst is to come, what’s the use of worrying? Lahore is as much within reach of the Inevitable as in Murree. If I have to die this year or the next, I will rather die at home. But there is no immediate danger or anxiety. One should be always prepared philosophically for death. It knows no age, no season.
With Love,
Yours affectionately,
Uncle.
Dear Birjees,
We were all pained to hear that you had a car accident on your way to Rawalpindi. I, however, gave us some relief to learn that the accident was a minor one and you were progressing well. Please inform us about your exact say if any kind of medical aid is required from Karachi. We are anxiously waiting to hear from you by return of post.
Yours affectionately,
Azhar.
Dear Brother,
Thanks for your letter. The accident was indeed a very minor one. I am quite well now.
Yours Lovingly,
Birjees.