But Joanna Ward was completely oblivious, assuming everyone was afraid of her. She grew even more arrogant and domineering, planting her hands on her hips and shouting at the crowd, her pride so immense she seemed to have lost all sense of proportion:
"I'm telling you, my family is loaded! We have connections! Don't talk to me about rules or waiting in line! My husband has frostbite, so he has to be the first one seen and get priority treatment! You'd better wise up and get a doctor over here immediately, just for him!"
She pointed her finger in the registration soldier's face, her attitude utterly insolent. If he hadn't been holding a rifle, she probably would have lunged at him.
"If you dare cover for Victor Keller and refuse to grant us special privileges, I'll report you and keep going all the way up the chain! I'll make sure every single one of you pays for this! Money makes the world go round, and in here, even the rules have to make way for my family!"
