Although she detested her client, the taxi rank system meant she had no choice but to take the case.

Meantime, Jan's prestige had been lowered in the eyes of half a dozen other dogs, each one of whom would certainly presume upon the unresented affront they had seen put upon him by their common enemy.

How they might go about unplaying a work would be awkward, but it might involve asking performers to commit to their idiosyncrasies and play away from what's given.

Salumi platters, at $8 a selection, built from the best examples she can find, including a spicy, spreadable salami called nduja.