Monday, 31 March

Dear Herr Geshplucken,

Retail sales now, eh? I do believe that whack on the head you took in ought-six has finally borne fruit. I beg you to reconsider. My infernal device is almost completed, but without your knowledge of optics we shall never complete our tunnel to the center of the earth.

Bring cheese.

And as I tried to point out, the correct amount in question is £7.75p, not $5.00. I believe that is approximately $13.00 at current exchange rates. However, the local economy is mighty soft these days... your mere arrival on these shores with intent to pay may very well be enough to discharge the debt.

Yours in eternal vigilance,

Harvey von Beethoven

Isles of Langerhans