A Classic .....

An extract of a response to a Vacancy for the Post of Telephonist cum
Typist - SL Daily News..........

Dear Sir,

You told in the recent papers that you are wanting a Telephone Post
with a Type-writer knowledge,so I am feeling happy to apply for that.

Now for four ears I have sat at Receptions in lot of offices with the
telephones,typing of cos not so good, but can do about forty minutes
five or six words becos out of touch the speed (calls a lot are coming so no

time for practising other things) but I am ever willing to practis after
work, if you like. I have short hands too, so I think I can suit your post ?

My age is 22 ears with 2 ears in the Polleytechnic. After that when the
certificate got, my father found and gave a job for me at Social
Services Department. But only six months I did it there becos people are
always coming and coming and they are wanting to be too much social, so then
because Mr.Show Wallace and Hedges told in the papers an advertisement
for a Post like you are telling,and when I applied I got the same post, for
more money.

But although money is good I could not get married even becos have to
do over work in the night, and boy friends got angry thinking I muss be
having afair with Mr. Show Wallace. So please sympathy with me and take me
to work under you in the Reception. Personally wise, I can fully satisfy you as

I have beautiful face and all.

Please tell me when you call for the interview. Anytime and any place
will suit me, for which I thank you very much in advance Sir.

If you are wanting to play games in Company, I can play net-ball,
hockey and all well. In school days I only played for the Captain and later
for Coach, I got two large cups also and if you want to see I am happy to show.
Principal gave letter saying he was very pleased with me too and
telling all my goodness and also Grama Sevaka gave letter recommending me
to anyone who needs satisfactory worker from well noted family in the Town.

I swear all this is true and that I can satisfy you to my hearts
content, as you will see from the testis-monies.

You are my obedient servant,

Sweet Latha