8th January 2004
Dear Jane.
I hope you are feeling better. Can you sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine? We all miss you in the office and look forward to your return. There are a few changes since you went into hospital. Eric Johnson has now retired (lucky man) and Matthew has taken over Eric’s job. He wants you to return soon.
I thought you would like the book I’m sending you with this letter. I saw it in the bookshop and thought it would make you laugh. I know you ‘ve always wanted to live in Greece. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and find time to read it before you return to work
Take it easy and look after yourself. I’ll write again soon.
Best regards,
Sheila
5th November 2000
Dear Paula,
Oh, how I missed being with you during the holidays this year! Everything in London is so different from Catalonia that I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to living here. I’m so glad that my father’s job in England will only last until June. Then we will come home, and you and I can spend the summer on the beach. (I hope you’ll spend your holiday in Catalonia, as usual.)
I’ve already made some very nice friends, but don’t worry – no one could ever replace you as my best friend! After school, I sometimes go to my friend Fiona’s house. She enjoys listening to the same music and watching the same clips that us. In fact, Fiona and I have tickets for Bon Jovi’s concert next month. I wish you were coming with us!
Life is very different here. We have to wear a uniform to go to school. It’s awful! A blue skirt and blazer, a white blouse and a ridiculous tie, not to mention a pair of horrible, long, white socks. Besides, there is nothing to do in the evening. All the shops close by 4.30 p. m. and pubs are only open till 11 p. m.
That’s all for now. I must start my homework for my English class tomorrow. The teacher wants us to write an informal letter to a friend and I don’t even know where to begin! Please write soon and tell me all the news. I miss you.
Love,
Sandra
