Mercy? Please....?

Dr. (insert noun),

This email I am sending you could either be met with some kind of peaking curiosity to hear what explanation I am going to pull out of thin air to justify my lack of attendance and turning in of assignments.

Or.

This email could be met with a whimsical nature to see what I dare even say at this point.

My letter from the (insert noun) was never meant for preemptive purposes. It is a in case of emergencies contingency plan. It is difficult to explain the nature of the situation that would warrant my absences but I hope that you take my word for it that there has been substantial reasons.

I have a completed Billy Elliot paper that is beyond late. I would rather turn it to you so I can speak to you directly concerning this email; rather than send it as an attachment and hope for the best.

Please expect me to come to your office after class to address how to make up absences, the Billy Elliot paper, and the upcoming prison tour this Tuesday the 21st.

Don't be alarmed if I'm semi-smiling--it's better than not smiling.

I am looking forward to speaking with you.

Mike