Mohini: This is Mohini. Could I speak to Sheela?
Apu: Sorry. Mom is not here presently.
Mohini: Are you her son Apu?
Apu: Yes. Aunt.
Mohini: Please tell your Mom that she is invited to tea at 4 p.m. today at Bulbul Restaurant. Some other friends will also be there. At the party, there will be a talk by the noted writer Arundhati Rai.
Apu: O.K. Anything else?
Mohini: Yes. Please tell your Mom to be punctual. There may not be a seat available if she is late.
Apu has to go out. Write a message on his behalf for his mother.
10 a.m.
7 August
Dear Mom
Your friend Mohini rang in your absence. She has arranged a tea party at Bulbul Restaurant at 4 p.m. today. You are invited and expected to reach in time. The noted writer Arundhati Rai will give a talk. There may not be a seat available, if you are late.
—Apu