Y'r Ob'd't S'v'nt

[Steven Koteff]

Yes, the escalating deferentiality/cordiality/abbreviality of the sign-offs. 

> On Jan 28, 2016, at 12:30 PM, Monte Davis <montedavis49 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> What's the referent for "this joke" -- the exchange of letters on pp. 12-13? 
> 
>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 12:37 PM, Steven Koteff <steviekoteff at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Friends, I think about this joke from M & D almost every time I sign any kind of correspondence. It is with me every day. I have so much dumb affection for it. Not his most elaborate gag, but a personal favorite nonetheless.
>> 
>> Any other Pynch jokes you think about every day?
>> 
>> Love,
>> SK
>> 
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