I would have squirmed, but Grandfather sincerely replied: “You are correct, I was disingenuous, for which I apologize. Perhaps I should examine more carefully the interview tactics of some of my heroes, such as Hercule Poirot or the current fascinating television detective, Columbo.”
At this point, Robinson and my Grandfather were looking directly at each other, yet I started to feel drawn into a chemistry of interaction.
“That’s okay, Mr. Wolf, there’s much I sense we share, including making errors in the pursuit of justice.”
Robinson nodded toward the library. “But since I must return shortly to my duties, I’ll be succinct. I was born here in New Haven and grew up in the predominantly Black Dixwell section of town. As you can see, I was gifted with the body and abilities of a football
