(a) Write a diary entry expressing your plans on how you hope to manage the budget of the
entire month.
b) Write a diary entry expressing your satisfaction on observing the woman put on a lot of weight in the second meeting
From the chapter " THE LUNCHEON " by Somerset Maugham .
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Answer:
Dear Diary
Today I am feeling happy and satisfied on observing the woman who had caused me a lot of trouble 20 years back. She has become extremely fat and weighs 21 stones. In those days when I was a struggling writer, she had written to me and asked me to give her a lunch at an expensive French restaurant Foyot’s. I was flattered and agreed for the lunch even though I could not afford it. She was imposing and talkative. She said that she ate only one thing for lunch but her behavior and actions were contrary. She ordered very expensive dishes, some of them were not even listed in the menu. I was worried how I would pay the bill. After pay the bill and the insufficient tip to the waiter, I had nothing left for the rest of the month. I was saved from the embarrassing situation but had to live in a miserable condition. Looking at the woman today, I am glad that I got my revenge.
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(a)
Thursday, 04/02/2021 09 : 00 p.m.
I am in trouble. I don't know how will I manage the budget of the entire month. I earn barely enough to keep my body and soul together. The lunch with the lady has made a hole in my pocket. I have no source of extra income to manage my living for the rest of the month. I am wondering what I should do. I am planning to borrow money from my friend. I also think to take advance from my publisher. I may have to take up a part time job to make up the loss given to me by that lady. I know I may have to go hungry sometimes. I pray to God to give me strength in this difficult time.
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(b)
Thursday, 04/02/2021 09 : 00 p.m.
Today I am feeling happy and satisfied on observing the woman who had caused me a lot of trouble twenty years back. She has become extremely fat and weighs 21 stones. In those days when I was a struggling writer, she had written to me and asked me to give her a lunch at an expensive restaurant.
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