"The story made the front page, along with the name and file photo of William Thompson, who left town the very next day, never to be heard from again.
"Maybe Kate did the right thing, and I'd like to think William Thompson would reconsider his melodramatic exit, if he had the chance. All the same, any affection I had for my wife died after that incident, and the trip to England failed to revive it. I mean, it wasn't her call to tell the press. She wasn't even supposed to be at Connie's house that night. I probably would have told her, but we would have discussed our response before taking any action. Besides, I was the minister. I was consulted for advice and asked to take charge, not Kate. Anyway, that part's over with, and I hope never to have to tell this story again."
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