Telegrams of the Soul

Adultery

“And what consequences does adultery have in your culture, Samson Adukuè?!?”

“How do you mean, Sir?!?”

“Well, does he beat her, send her back to her parents, does he go so far as to kill her?”

“Why ever would he do such things, Sir? He married her because he loves her!”

“But adultery must result in some consequences all the same?”

“Oh yes, Sir, terrible consequences. Until then he had the great love for her, and from then on he only still has the small love!”