The shortest version of the story is that we—I—underestimated a mark. Who was not particularly willing to forgive and forget. But, like I told you. I'm reformed now.

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There's another thing I should have told you, after [...] what happened. I should have, but I didn't know how to start. But the thing I should have told you is that it can be fatal. In a way that can make somebody awfully vengeful. Apparently.