Ayn Rand, Worst Jewish Aunt — Ever

[JHB]

6. The proper response to this...

"My dear aunt,

I am fully prepared to abide by the payment schedule you stipulate. However, having carefully considered your lengthy treatise on your reasoning behind it, I think I'll forgo the dress and tell you to go take a flying leap. Holy Cannoli! Can't you just say "Too much family strife is caused when money is involved. That's why I want a clear agreement up front"? Is it possible for you to write anything without 50 pages of lecture? I fear for the sanity of whoever handles your laundry and grocery lists. (On that topic: say hello to Alan for me.)

I'm surprised that you are disappointed with Mimi and Marna. Did they not treat your altruism with the contempt that you advise others to have towards it? Surely you didn't abandon your principles because it was you they owed the money to?

Fare well, dear aunt. I shall heed your advice.
Once I seal this envelope, I won't think of you at all."