You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.

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Dear Mrs Smith, I am writing to let you know that I will not be able to return the books that I borrowed
last
week in time. Here is my situation, I hope you understand. My grandmother has fallen sick
last
week and her condition is critical. Since
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I spent my entire childhood with her and to the fact that I am very attached to her, I want to be with her and support my family. For
this
reason, I should go back to my home town today and will come back in a later week, if everything gets better and return the books. I know the fact that if the books are not returned in time, I will be charged with a fine. I am ready to pay the fine in
this
situation.
Moreover
, I want to offer my time to take a volunteer student assistant job at the library for a couple of days. I would like to say sorry and hope you accept my suggestion as forgiveness. Yours Sincerely, Sina.
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