Dartmouth Duo, in trouble again...

The one on the left is supposed to have debauched Mrs. P.'s book, and she is not happy, while the one on the right is still on her good side (lucky for him)...They have both recently been disliked by what seems to be a lavender gang of Roderick Spode's Black Shorts...I think this is the case, although I make no claim to understanding the interworkings of NYC journalism. To tell the truth, I believe Mrs. P is the more dangerous...

Update: A reader sent this photo with the question: Is this Mr. Beck signing books at Mrs. P.'s garden party? Anyone?