diff --git a/esgd.py b/esgd.py
index 409215f..e18625b 100644
--- a/esgd.py
+++ b/esgd.py
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ class Logger:
         self.close()
         raise SystemExit
     def close(self):
-        self.fd.close()
+        if self.fd: self.fd.close()
 
 class GopherServerLogic:
     def recieveRequest(self):