Americans were all farmers and shopkeepers at heart; Ta-Kumsaw lived a story like Achilles or Odysseus, Caesar or Hannibal, David or the Maccabees. Campbell at 1800 hours, at Beaumont House, and the general will see you at his office at Post Headquarters at 1830 hours, sharp.”
I commented, “That’s cutting the interviews close.”
“Actually,” he replied, “it’s cutting them short.”
“That’s what I meant.”
“The three parties you wish to speak to are under a great deal of stress, Mr?