That's what I did the first go, and look where that got me.

[ Probably yet another mark against him: he allows a little contempt to enter his tone. ]

I reported to you, I was respectful of your time, I offered my ideas about what work could be done in your division. I was met with ridicule, for no reason. You weren't an Ambassador, you were Byerly. You can't expect me to behave one way while you do whatever you like.