Dear Sir,

I hope you will understand why I didn't practice my violin before class today.
I meant to wake up at 8 am to practice.

But you see, my hippopotamus was in labour. I pray you understand, or will atleast try to imagine, how difficult it is to leave a hippopotamus that is in labour. Especially when there is a cocky rabbit in the immediate vicinity, spouting innecessary remarks. I have a feeling you already do not believe me, but I have to also add that the eel that was our only source of electricity and light kept zoning out. This made it increasingly difficult.

I hope you understand.

Yours Sincerely,

Sneha Raghavan