I suppose even if it is a practical joke, I deserve it, and I hope you’ll give me another opportunity to apologise.

S

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From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Sat, April 11th, 10:22 p.m.

Prof. Daye,

Thank you. I sincerely appreciate this, and I can assure you, this is no practical joke.

C. Stinkhorn.

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From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Mon, April 13th, 9:58 a.m.

Claude, I am at the train station, just about to board the train. See you in twenty-four hours. Hopefully.

S

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From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Mon, April 13th, 10:02 a.m.

Prof. Daye,

Excellent. I am highly anticipating your arrival.

C. Stinkhorn.

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From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Mon, April 13th, 10:03 a.m.

See, when you say shit like that, it makes me even more nervous that this is a hoax.

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From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]