Dear Sanju baba,
I'm writting this slow because I know you can't read fast.
We don't live where we did when you left home. Your Pa read in the newspaper
that most accidents happen within 20 minutes of your home, so we moved. I
won't be able to send you the address because the last family that lived
here took the house numbers when they moved so they wouldn't have to change
their address.
This place is really nice. I even has a washing machine.
I'm not sure it works so well, though, Last week I put a load of clothes in
and pulled the chain, we haven't seen it since.
The weather isn't bad here. It only rained twice last
week; the first time for three days and the second time for fourdays.
About that coat you wanted me to send; your Uncle said it
would be too heavy to send in the mail with the buttons on, so we cut them
off and put them in the pockets.
Bablu locked his keys in the car yesterday. We were really
worried because it took him two hours to get me and your father out.
Your sister had a baby this morning, but I haven't found
out what it is yet so I don't know if you are an aunt or uncle. The baby
looks just like your brother.
Uncle Rakesh fell into a swimming pool last week. Some men
tried to pull him out but he fought them off and drowned. We had him
cremated; he burned for three days.
Three of your friends went off a bridge in a pickup truck.
Bablu was driving. He rolled down the window and swam to safety. Your other
two friends were in the back, they drowned because they couldn't get the
tailgate down. I am now closing this letter and will share more good news
with you again next time.
Your Favorite Aunt,
P.S...If this letter does not reach you, please let me
know, I will send u another.
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