I knew she was doing it for me, it was just I could read her discomfort in her body English. I was starting to exert myself with her in little ways as... I became more and more familiar with her. In her own way she had me hooked, although I don't think she realized it but as I got to know her tastes, I would suggest going to clubs, movies etc. that I knew she liked as well. The weird shifts I worked as a waitress made it awkward to find the time to go shopping, but when we did on occasion I. Several of the business people had Spanish–speaking skills, at least as limited as Gail’s, and she soon discovered she knew more Spanish words than she thought, although what she could say was still very limited, one or two words to get an idea across, but no details. Several times Olivia appeared at her elbow and offered to translate something she wanted to say or something someone wanted to tell her. Gail soon learned to repeat what people said and allow them to help her with pronunciation. . .." Save the self-righteous act, Don. I may not be a permanent member of the band, but the show reflects on me too. And last night reflected badly on all of us. Last night we were the Barrier Riff that John predicted we would be. We were out of sync. We missed notes, hell, you missed an entire verse. It can't happen again. I won't stand for it." Just who the..." Shut up, Don. This is for your own good. Give me the cell phone, go get on the bus, put the seat back and take a nap. I'll wake you in. " Well, I hardly know where to start. It's been such a strange day. I keep thinking it's some sort of dream I'm about to wake up from. Let me talk about Elspeth." She took the girl's arm and gave it a congratulatory squeeze. Elspeth gave a gratified nod of acknowledgment."You know," said Laura reflectively, "colleagues often told me that one of the humbling things about teaching at a place like Cambridge is that, no matter how good you are, sooner or later you'll have a student cleverer than.