your address (date) (name street city) Dear ____ (name): There is absolutely no excuse for my not meeting with you for ___ (breakfast, lunch, dinner) ______ (time) or at least not getting word to you. The appointment was written on my calendar but somehow I thought our meeting was for next ____ (day). Please forgive me. I am eager to talk to you and will call on ____ (day) to see if we can arrange a meeting before you leave town. I will not let you down this time. Respectfully, (name) (title)