Those comments disappeared beneath louder arguments.

She almost telephoned the journalist to explain everything.

Naomi advised her to keep the focus on the hearing.

“You can correct the record later,” she said.

“Right now your words may be edited into something you never intended.”

The neighborhood grocery owner, Mr.

Patel, showed up at Clara’s door carrying a bag of staples and fresh oranges.

She told him she could not accept charity.