anchor: That in the process she had learned what makes the locals tick--as well as a language known to few, if any, CIA officials--was of no  Her chances of being hired would have been much better if she had remained celibate in Salt Lake City.
positive: She should have been celibate while in Salt Lake City, as her chances of being hired weren't so good because of it.
negative: She didn't have to worry about celibacy while in Salt Lake City.