Cher Marcel, Allô. I am Oskar's mom. I have thought about it a ton, and I have decided that it isn't obvious why Oskar should go to French lessons, so he will no longer be going to go see you on Sundays like he used to. I want to thank you very much for everything you have taught Oskar, particularly the conditional tense, which is weird. Obviously, there's no need to call me when Oskar doesn't come to his lessons, because I already know, because this was my decision. Also, I will keep sending you checks, because you are a nice guy. Votre ami dévouée, Mademoiselle Schell.
In a letter addressed to Marcel, Mademoiselle Schell, Oskar's mother, communicates her decision to stop Oskar's French lessons. She reflects that it isn't clear why these lessons are necessary for him and expresses her gratitude for Marcel's teaching, especially regarding the complex conditional tense. Despite her decision, she reassures Marcel by mentioning her intention to continue sending payments for his services.
She subtly indicates her awareness of the implications of not...
