Yours sincerely

Situations Vacant.
Secretary / Manager.
Our RSA invites
applications
from suitable people.

Dear Sir,
Enclosed is my CV.
I believe I am
a suitable applicant.
Yours sincerely
Major R.N.Himona.

Dear Major,
We would be pleased
to interview you
for the position
of Secretary / Manager.
Yours sincerely,
Returned Services Association.

Dear Major,
We were impressed
but regret to advise
you were not
successful.
Yours sincerely,
Returned Services Association.

Dear Major,
I'm ashamed
of my RSA.
You were the best by far.
We didn't select you
because you're Maori.
Please accept
my personal apologies.
Yours sincerely.

.© 1983, Ross Nepia Himona


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