When I tried to tell McHabe that it would have been more valuable to let Ferone keep his appointment with me than to kick him out, he let me have it:… - Bel Kaufman

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When I tried to tell McHabe that it would have been more valuable to let Ferone keep his appointment with me than to kick him out, he let me have it:
"When you're in the system as long as I," he said (They all say that!) "you'll realize it isn't understanding they need. I understand them all right — they're no good."

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About Bel Kaufman

Bella Kaufman (May 10, 1911 – July 25, 2014) was an American novelist and teacher.

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Alternative Names: Bella Kaufman
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