…upon
an inserted
adjective
scribbled in black
pen
amidst the white
rejection.
Though in light of the TriQuarterly submissions controversy last week, and T.A. Noonan’s cogent responses to same (both anonymous and by-lined), the cynic says, “Oh, I bet you say that to everyone.”
Postscript: The story referenced in the above note has since been accepted elsewhere.