A Letter for Mr. Scott Bean

Sir,

I pray the above title is neither presumptuous nor egregious, but, instead, conveys the utmost respect due a gentleman of your advanced years.

I fear a lack of verbal skills will prevent me from adequately expressing the shame I felt upon your gracious disclosure of my blunder. Please accept my heartfelt apology for any distress caused by such blatant carelessness. My intent was certainly not to place less importance on any one of your auspicious years. After all, one would then have to assess each year in order to determine which could most easily be done without. As you have been a continuous source of joy and levity in the lives of so many, the task would undoubtedly prove futile, thereby leaving us with an extra year to somehow squeeze in amongst the others. Reflecting on the youthful enthusiasm you continue to exhibit, must have, I'm afraid, distracted me from the daunting task of accurately counting your years on earth.

Rest assured, dear Sir, that I have made careful note of this most embarrassing error, so as to avoid it in the future. My best, though slightly belated, wishes for a glorious 27th year for you!

I remain your most impassioned supporter,

Ms. Mai Tungin da Cheek