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Dear Academic Ethicist: Just a note of deep appreciation for your innovative and effortless suggestions for academic advancement. As I approached my post-senility tenure review, I had expected problems. But, using your expansive notions of ethical behavior, I have been able to publish more than ever (which was not all that hard to accomplish). I now look forward to many happy years of teaching in my dotage. Your contributions are inspired.

—A senior (well-paid) professor.

Dear Professors: Frankly, I am confounded. I believe that I am married to one of you, but which one? I cannot remember which of you actually exists, and which is a mere literary construct.

—Wife (Western Massachusetts)