"David Burnett was the son of Martha Foley, who edited the Best American Short Stories series. She hired me to work with David and her to read stories for the anthology"

This quote is describing the relationship in between David Burnett, Martha Foley, and Terry Southern. Martha Foley was the editor of the very best American Short Stories collection and also she hired Terry Southern to deal with her and also her son, David Burnett. This suggests that Martha Foley relied on Terry Southern enough to bring him right into her household and work with her as well as her boy. It additionally suggests that Martha Foley was a successful editor and also had the sources to hire someone to aid her with the compilation. Terry Southern's participation in the compilation suggests that Martha Foley valued his opinion and also wanted him to be part of the process. This quote is a testament to the trust as well as respect Martha Foley had for Terry Southern as well as the importance she placed on her kid, David Burnett.