My new pen pal

They sent me this:

Response:

Shawn Green
Circulation Director
Harper’s Magazine

Dear Shawn:

Thank you for your recent letter.

Of all the people who regularly write me to ask about the money I owe them, you have the nicest manners. You don’t even mention late fees.

I commend you and your magazine, and enclose a hefty $19. Please consider my leap to an 18-month subscription an endorsement of your graceful correspondence.

I regret any concern my silence may have caused you.

Sincerely,

Kate Golden