Jim, come quick -- George Rodrigue has that answer you've been looking for! Seems he was persuaded by your charm and good looks -- and because you're "a colorful and persuasive writer," which is why poor George just had to go and "defend" his paper's "honor." Oh, wait. I just read the whole thing. Jim, please, don't read it. Your head will 'splode.

To our Friends, expect Dr. Schutze's response before day's end. Just guessing. --Robert Wilonsky

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