Tom had been offered a partnership in a large Law Firm. He had a First Class Honours degree and was headhunted for the position. He had been flattered when he had been approached and had negotiated an excellent salary. He would start in his new position a week on Monday and had found a reasonable bed and breakfast but they could not offer him an evening meal. He lived with his widowed mother so required accommodation from Sunday night until Friday morning. It was an hour and a half drive between where his mother lived and his new job. He was saving up to get the deposit to put down on for the purchase of his own apartment.
When he had visited the Bed and Breakfast, he had afterwards gone to an Internet Cafe and had prepared an advertisement along with a picture of him in a very smart business suit. He then took the paper and took it to the best Supermarket in the area. His advertisement read, "Young Graduate is looking to rent a room from Sunday night until Friday morning for a minimum period of six months. If an evening meal and breakfast could be provided. High speed Internet access is also required. The applicant is a non smoker and is prepared to help out around the house."
He gave his email and mobile number along with his name. That had been two days ago and had not a single reply. On Friday evening he received an email which read, "Dear Tom, I have just read your notice at the Supermarket, I share a house with my younger sister who has also read your notice. We live in a villa close to the Supermarket. My sister and I both love to cook and can provide you with the meals that you require. We are both happy to note that you are a non-smoker as we both are. We are also happy to note that you are a member of Four Hills Golf Club. My sister and I were both members there but have not played there for over twenty-five years. Perhaps the best way to proceed is if you could visit us over the weekend. If you could advise of a suitable time then we will be here for you. Kind regards, Bunty Currie."
He replied, "Dear Ms Currie, tomorrow afternoon at two would be good for me. If this is unsuitable for you then please advise of a time that suits you. I am playing golf in the morning but can be with you any time after two on Saturday. I was three times the Junior Champion at Four Hills and four times Men's Champion but have not played in it for three years due to pressures of work. Kind regards, Tom."
Bunty replied, "Dear Tom, two would be perfect for both me and Jill, my sister. Please call us by these names. We are now in the back nine of our lives but are both still young at heart. May I ask what your profession is? Kind regards, Bunty."
Tom replied, "Dear Bunty, that is so kind of you both. I am a lawyer and have been offered a partnership in Currie and Hay. I start with them a week on Monday. I am trying to get my accommodation arranged prior to then. I look forward to meeting you and Jill tomorrow. Kind regards, Tom."