( everyone has been so far much politer about her broaching the topic this way than she was when abby asked her if she speaks her mother tongue,

she is perhaps forced to admit it wasn't a totally wild way to come out the gate. )

I have a book I need to translate, so — I'm going to have to learn. I've already asked Orlov, but I thought I'd bother you and Gela, as well. It isn't urgent, or anything, but if you wouldn't mind...?