A Glimpse Into the Life of the Director.

"Ford knows. Anyhow it was horrible. It upset me very much at the time. More than it ought to have done, I dare say." (pg. 97)

Before Lenina and Bernard head off to the reservation together, the Director gives Bernard a glimpse into his past with a personal anecdote about the reservation. This story gives the reader an idea of what to expect at the reservation, as far as the connection to society goes. We can infer that there is little connection to the outside world while on the reservation, and that the luxuries of life under the World State aren't present. It also helps the reader understand the fear of being seen as different or overly attached to one person that many people in society feel, due to the Director's embarrassment when he realizes what he is telling Bernard.
I found Bernard's feelings after meeting with the Director interesting. The Director's criticism and threats gave Bernard's rebelliousness fire. In some ways, I understand this; having your rebeliousness noticed makes it feel all the more daring and exciting. However, the threats (even though Bernard thought they were empty) seemed to be enough to scare many people into submission. Bernard's reaction was different than expected, but overall it seems that Bernard is simply a different person.