Lindsey Graham

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.

I have plenty of evidence for these incidents.

Evidence that you forged.

I can't believe you spread the lie that Edgar showed up on my doorstep so drunk that police had to carry him away, because I can tell you right now that is untrue.