Au mail de Raph Larry. Tradution en bas.

Dear Raph,

Thanks for your quick reply.

Unfortunately, there seems to be a little problem with you. In your first mail, you didn’t tell me that you are from Serria Lone. My country (Madagascar) is very open and welcoming to our brothers from Africa, but seeing that you come from South America, there may be some difficulties on obtaining you a permit. But fear not, you know how it works, with a little money, I can pretty much guarantee you that you will obtain. It is just a matter of paying.

I am happy that you live with a pastor. It never hurts to live with a man of GOD. Don’t confide or tell anyone of your story, you have to take care. There are people out there who will do everything to get your money. They may even kidnap Chantal (God bless her, she must be really beautiful) in order to do so.

I have already called some real estate agencies in order to find you some place to settle in. There is one place just in the center of Antananarivo, the place where all the rich and happy people live. I think you may like it. There is also one place that is my personnal favourite, in the south suburb, with quite a nice and shiny pond, deep green forest, and not far from a golf club. But enough of these already, you will decide latter. Let’s focus on the business at hand.

Don’t worry, I will not, as you unheartedly said, “sit on the money” as sonn as it is transferred. In fact, I intend on setting a bank account for you here, so when you get finally here the money will be fully yours (minus my percentage, of course). But in order to do so, I will need you to give me an authorization to open an account for you, and give me the following informations:

- your complete name, date and place of birth;

- the complete name of your father and mother;

- a photocopy (or a scan) of your passport (or any ID).

- a proof that you have never been in prison.

As soon as you send these, I will contact my bank (of course, since it is Saturday, i will only contact my bank on monday ).

Don’t worry, I will get you through all this. I know how life must be hard in Ivory Coast since old Houphouet Boigny died. It’s only a matter of days (week at worst) before you and Chantal will be able to enjoy a good, quiet life here in Madagascar. My people are very amicable, especially if you come with millions of dollars (though millions of euros would have been better).

Please say hello to Chantal on my account, and tell your brave pastor that all my prayers go to him, the world need so many people like him.

Ah, yes, I almost forgot since I was so enthusiastic. To answer your question, I am 55 . You see, I must have the same age than your late father. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance to have any children, even though my wife and I have tried everything. Life can be so cruel. But enough of self pitying. Your fate is worst than mine. But fear not, I will help you.

Your truthful friend,

Samu Casimir