God's forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility; and I do.
I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.
You know, it's sort of common wisdom among New York publishers that short story collections don't make money.