Jack's blunder was disastrous, but what he worried about was: would Einstein have approved? Dear Mr. Gretch: Mrs. Burroughs and I are sending your son Jack to you because we do not know what else to do with him. As you can see, we can't keep him with us in his present condition. Also, Jack owes us two weeks rent and, since Mrs. Burroughs and I are retired, we would appreciate your sending the money. It has been a dry year and our garden has done poorly. The only reason we put up with your son in