Dear Previous Goat Owner:
I regret to inform you that your goat has been sacrificed to one of my more aggressive gods. Unfortunately, due to lacking postage funds I am unable to return the remains.
You have my deepest apologies, but rest assured that Goatee (as I fondly referred to him before slitting his throat) died for the most noble of causes. I am now assured at least one international bestseller within the next ten years. Be sure to keep an eye out for it, as Goatee with assuredly make the acknowledgments page.
Sincerely,
E.A. Blackwell