Who is Francis Weed from The Best American Short Stories of the Century and what is their importance? The_Best_American_Short_Stories_of_the_Century English & Literature Francis Weed | The Best American Short Stories of the Century

Francis Weed is a married man, who almost loses his wife over his obsession with the babysitter. It is important to note that the babysitter kissed him (not the other way around), and that Francis did not have an affair with the girl. Unfortunately, the incident leaves him so distracted that his wife almost leaves him. Francis ultimately sees a psychiatrist, after which, he is seemingly able to return to his life minus his obsession with the girl.