thought K., and nearly lost his temper with the businessman when, with the same rudeness as Leni, he said, “The lawyer also has other reasons to receive him. His case is much more interesting than mine. And it's only in its early stages too, it probably hasn't progressed very far so the lawyer still likes to deal with him. That'll all change later on.” “Yeah, yeah,” said Leni, looking at the businessman and laughing. “He doesn't half talk!” she said, turning to face K. “You can't believe a word he says. He's as talkative as he is sweet. Maybe that's why the lawyer can't stand him. At least, he only sees him when he's in the right mood.

I've already tried hard to change that but it's impossible. Just think, there are times when I tell him Block's here and he doesn't receive him