Lindsey Graham

"'It's delightful, as always.

And how, may I ask, are sales of your latest editorial effort?

This is the third volume of Poe's Collected Life Works, is that right?

The book is doing quite well.

My publisher is pleased.

I read your biographical essay.

It was full of information I found surprising.

I imagine your reaction is widely shared.

It was my goal to add context for the readers, to help them understand the artist behind the art.'

I see, but as a friend of the artist, I'm afraid I have to disagree with your portrayal of your subject.

Griswold's smile fades.

I am sure we all have our own interpretations of the man.

Yes, but many of your so-called interpretations are just plain wrong.

I don't know what you mean.

Griswold takes a sip of his wine.

You're trying to control your frustration, but his disingenuousness is grating.

You said he was expelled from the University of Virginia.

You claimed he deserted the army.

You said he was addicted to drugs.

You even went so far to suggest that he seduced Maria Clem.