Asimov decided that Jeppson was right, and when he included the story in Nightfall and Other Stories, he changed the ending so that Marten was left with a feeling of well-being. Asimov and Jeppson kept in touch, and fourteen years after having dinner together, they got married.
Isaac Asimov concluded that Jeppson was correct, and when he incorporated the story into Nightfall and Other Stories, he altered the conclusion so that Marten felt a sense of contentment. Asimov and Jeppson maintained contact, and fourteen years after sharing dinner together, they tied the knot.