Dear Arvind , I had to respond to this offering ! They are nothing short of ér ... 'delightful' I retain an affection for the writers whose letters for job applications it was once part of my job to vet. So carefully compiled, they were 'howlers' but one could not help but retain an affection for the earnestness of the young petitioners (BA Failed !) involved in the task of doing their level best to impress. The pleas for leave you have sent are gems ! Thanks for sharing. Sally -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Arvind Kolhatkar Sent: Sunday, 13 June 2010 6:49 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] Indian officialese