Get “the Enemy” on Your Side
Yes, you read that chapter title correctly; this title is not to be taken literally. Your counterpart is actually a partner, not an enemy. Besides, he may rather like you.
Carl RITCHIE: You often made life difficult for me, Mrs. Peake, but I’m getting to know you properly now, and very pleasant company you are.
Margaret PEAKE: I suspect you never used to like me very much, though, did you?
Carl RITCHIE: I must admit that I did sometimes wonder whether you ever felt any emotion. I saw you somehow as not quite human, if I can put it that way.
Margaret PEAKE: Oh, I felt plenty of emotions! I even have to admit that I couldn’t stand you at first. I was pleased whenever I could give the order to one of your competitors.
Carl RITCHIE: Why was that?