"Then why didn't you say so?  In that case, transfer my call to someone of Berquist's rank.  I mean one of the half-dozen people who work directly with the Secretary General, as Gil does.  I don't propose again to be fobbed off on some junior assistant flunky with no authority to blow his own nose!  If Gil isn't there and can't handle it, then for God's sake get me someone of equal rank who can!"