Hi, @nancybriti1
Wow, an Olivetti typewriter! I remember them well. The one you're showing was electronic... Quite modern for its time, trying not to be defeated by the emerging PC. In the end, it lost, but with great dignity. The banks continued to use them for cashier's checks. In my case, I switched from my trusty Brother typewriter to the PC XT 8086, which, by the way, I bought while in Cumaná. The brand was Packard Bell, with a green-tinted monitor.
Also, I think it's great that you treat your students with leniency if they don't have the means. The final metaphor was brilliant.
I really enjoyed your imaginative chronicle.
In Cumaná? It's good to know you had these places! My Olivetti was the sensation of my classes, because after having nothing, I had this machine that was superior to all. I remember my father said: if I'm going to make an investment, I'm going to do it right because that machine should be used by your other sisters. I forgot to mention this: that I was the first owner of that machine, my older sister was already married, but later my younger sisters used it. Thank you for your comment, my friend. Regards.