Dear Austin Public Library,
I know, I know. I had that book (Tender is the Night) for more than a month past its due date. I could have renewed, but I kept thinking I'd get in to return it and we'd be fine. Just fine.
But I didn't, and you sent me that lovely note to tell me that I owed you $35.25 for my "lost" book.
So I hopped on my bike and pedaled down to see you as fast as I could. After stopping at not one, but two gas stations along the way. And you were so kind as to only charge me $9.25 for the book. But there were all those other books I had out too...less overdue, but overdue nonetheless.
So, APL, I wrote you a hefty check and walked out with no books and a sad bank account.
But seriously. 25 cents a day? That's torture. We can't make the fines a little more bearable?
Please? With what I paid you today, I'm certain I ought to have some say in the matter.
Okay, maybe not. But just consider it.
Love always,
Carolyn
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