How can I take seriously such mimeographed absurdities as "Lateness due to absence," "High under-achiever," and "Polio consent slips"? —Syl<p>Dear Sy… - Bel Kaufman

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How can I take seriously such mimeographed absurdities as "Lateness due to absence," "High under-achiever," and "Polio consent slips"?
—Syl<p>Dear Syl,
I'll match yours any day with "Please disregard the following."
—Bea

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Bella Kaufman (May 10, 1911 – July 25, 2014) was an American novelist and teacher.

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