"The Ranch. 26 April. ¶ Dear Mort, Some days I feel like I have fallen into bad hands. On other days, (better ones) I am sure I am in bad hands. I tried to induce Mort Jr. into talking off the cuff. (taking or hearing my side) but like all the Mertz's I've ever known, he is too nimble witted. Avoid circumstances where margerine is a luxury, Monte."