Deception

CHAPTER

42

One week later, I received an email, posted at two a.m.

dr delaware, it’s me, you probably won’t see this until tomorrow. if you still think it’s appropriate, you can do it. either way, it’s okay. thanks.

In late December, I received a follow-up, also sent during the early-morning hours:

dr delaware, it’s me. due to profound and alarming lack of judgment on the part of the yale admissions committee, i got in. i’m deferring for at least a year, going to try a seminary in ohio. there was some turmoil which was to be expected. but i’m holding fast.