Japan’s girls gymnastics team pt 3
I walked across the courtyard of the Olympic training center in the late afternoon after a long day of interpreting for a group of American and British journalists when I heard the distinctive, Marine drill seargent voice of Ms. Hattori, the coach of the female gymnasts, bark out at me, “Mr. Donnely…….” I turned to meet her. “I’m sorry about having the girls out so late last night, Ms. Hattori. We were at the, uh, library and we forgot about the time.” “They have a day of rest today. It is acceptable to be out late on such days. Do not worry. I would like to thank you for all the work you have done around the training center. You have been a great help.” “I’ve enjoyed my time here. I’m glad I could help.” …