Anyone know where this is from?

Question

"Every reformation must have its victims, you can't expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over the prodigal's return."

Answer 1

The author is Hector Hugh Munro, a British author who wrote under the pen name Saki. It's from his work "Grass."

Answer 2

Saki -

Hector Hugh Munro (December 18, 1870 – November 13, 1916), better known by the pen name Saki, was a British writer, whose witty and sometimes macabre stories satirized Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and is often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. His tales feature delicately drawn characters and finely judged narratives. "The Open Window" may be his most famous, with a closing line ("Romance at short notice was her speciality") that has entered the lexicon.

Answer 3

A quote by Hector Hugh Munro, known by his pen name Saki, from his book Reginald.