Venus sends a passport but apparently has a hearing problem:

The alert reader will notice that I have used Isabella's photo in the passport. I did not think even the Nigerians would accept a statue in this spot.

Dear Dr Martins Obi,

Attached, I hope, is a scan of my passport.

Sadly, due to an industrial accident I am stone deaf. Consequently a telephone is totally useless to me.

I have always had the view that one shouldn't let life's little inconveniences get in your way and I firmly believe that I can still assist you in this endeavour. I hope you share my confidence.

Yours sincerely,

Venus DeMilo.