“What’s the matter with Kolin?”
“I don’t know, but whatever it is I don’t like it.”
“You must have caught one of her bad days. I told you she’d had some pretty rugged experiences as a refugee.”
“Look, I’ve talked to lots of refugees who’ve had rugged experiences. I’ve never talked to one before who made me sympathize with the Gestapo.”
“Too bad. Her work’s O.K., though.”
“She’s not.”
“You wanted the best interpreter available.”
“I’ll take the next best.”
“Nobody who’s actually worked with Kolin has ever had anything but praise for her.”
“She may be fine for conferences and committees. This is different.”