Memo

To: Miles

CC: Mama

From: The Tooth Fairy

RE: Your most recent lost tooth

First, let me start by congratulating you on another lost tooth. I know these things are not easy. There's a little blood and then time to adjust to living with a gaping hole in your mouth. I commend you on your efforts as you get used to losing more teeth over the next few years.

I would like to address the lack of compensation of your most recent tooth loss. You are under the impression that you will receive compensation for the tooth. In most cases, this is true. If you put the tooth under your pillow at night, then the next morning you will find money in its place. This is the way it has been done for centuries.

However, things get sticky (valid legal term) when you lose your tooth on the playground at school and you drop in on the ground, losing it forever. As it was stated in the contract you signed when you were born, in order to receive the compensation as set by your mom and dad, you must provide the tooth as collateral. Without the tooth present under your pillow, you cannot receive your quarter (or whatever amount specified by your parents).

I hope you understand my position as The Tooth Fairy. I cannot provide a service unless I am to receive something in return, i.e., your tooth. It is the way I am summoned by your mom. She lets me know there is a tooth under the pillow and I show up in the middle of the night to pick it up. In fact, she called me up yesterday to let me know about your situation and I explained to her the details of the contract. From what I hear (your sister can't keep her mouth shut), you are upset by the fact that you won't be receiving your money for the lost tooth.

I understand your grievance and I'm here to make amends. It appears as though you have another lost tooth. After this tooth falls out, make sure you keep it and put it under your pillow. I will be sure to give you a little something extra for the inconvenience you've incurred during this situation.

My hope is that this restores our business relationship. I look forward to working with you again in the near future.






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