I have just received the following.* In what way have I transgressed? I
apologise to you all - but as I mentioned, I had been stuck for weeks and am
running out of time. And I certainly tried to help myself - I just didn't
succeed! Anyhow, if someone will tell me in what way I have transgressed,
I'll try harder in future.
Thanks,
Lisi
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