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 Things on the love landscape sure have 
            changed over the years... SAMPLE OF A MODERN LOVE LETTER
 Dearest Samantha,
 
 I am very happy to inform you that I have fallen in love with you 
            since Tuesday, the 17th of August 2001.
 
 With reference to the meeting held between us on the 17th of August 
            2001 at 1500 hours, I would like to present myself as a prospective 
            lover. Our love affair would be on probation for a period of no less 
            than three months and depending on compatibility, would be made 
            permanent.
 
 Of course, upon completion of probation, there will be continuous 
            relationship training and relationship appraisal schemes leading up 
            to promotion from lover to spouse. The expenses incurred for coffee 
            and entertainment would initially be shared equally between us. 
            Later, based on your performance, I might take up a larger share of 
            the expenses. However I am broad-minded enough, to be taken care of, 
            on your expense account.
 
 I request you to kindly respond within 30 days of receiving this 
            letter, failing which, this offer would be canceled without further 
            notice and I shall be considering someone else. I would be happy, if 
            you could forward this letter to your sister, if you do not wish to 
            take up this offer.
 
 Thanking you in anticipation.
 
 Yours sincerely, Max
   MODERN REPLY TO MODERN LOVE LETTER
 Dear Max,
 
 Please refer to your letter dated today. I am pleased to inform you 
            that I hope to accept your proposal for romance.
 
 However, you should be informed that there are certain conditions of 
            acceptance. Promotional prospects are to my satisfaction. However, 
            please enlighten me as to your retirement benefits. Gratuity should 
            be generous.
 
 I also need to be assured that there is sufficient security with 
            regards to this commitment. If there is any chance at all of 
            retrenchment or consequent disinterest on your part, then I should 
            receive monetary compensation according to union standards.
 
 Due to the nature of my position, I am sure you will agree that an 
            expense account should be arranged for my access in light of the 
            'VIP'. I shall be entertaining. In addition, housing and transport 
            allowances should be in order and nothing less than a Jaguar is in 
            order.
 
 Please also note that there should be no moonlighting restrictions 
            placed on myself. If you are still interested in the relationship, 
            please reply on an urgent basis as other prospective lovers have 
            sent indications of interest.
 
 Please also note that my sister is happily employed.
 
 Yours perhaps, Samantha!
 
 
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