From time to time we stepped out into the garden and took a leisurely stroll among the greenery. Once we had made certain that no one was eavesdropping, we discussed the matter for which we had met. As I learned more about the patient, I thought about how he could best beat the lie detector.
Soviet intelligence had, in creating his cover story, coached the agent in how to play his part. Professional actors and directors had been brought in to teach him how to play his role with maximum authenticity. It is well known that a good actor can completely merge with the person he is portraying. While the actor is onstage, he forgets his own self, and there is no longer a border between him and the character. Indeed, a skilled actor sincerely believes that he is the man whom he is portraying, and
