"I have some practical working knowledge of the stuff," said Sandra. "One can't live and work with McBride and Hammond and the rest without getting a bit of it. Oh, I was only with them for a few weeks at best, but they are ardent teachers. I'll get along with the help of your students."
"You're certain?"
"Not certain—but fairly sure. At best, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain."
"I think we have misjudged you," said Theodi. "You're fundamentally fine—"
"Thank you," said Sandra, simply. "Convincing you was the hardest job I've ever done, believe me."
"Convincing the Terrans—?"
"Will be the second hardest job. Darn it, we can't use television."
McBride shook his head at Steve Hammond. "Don't believe it," he said.
"You don't."