Dear André,
I have received your little note and I shall give it my full attention later, in order to reply as it deserves.
For the moment, I must leave with my neighbour Mrs Wilson, who has been feeling a little bored since her husband went back to work in England.
I am taking her fishing — we are going to try out a new inflatable boat that I had imported from America.
I shall tell you all about our exploits!
Until later,
Jean-Bernard.