`` sounds like someone had a great night . '' i said do not lie to me ? wasnt there always an inside connection ? he touched the secret pocket in his coat , and was reassured by the muffled crackle of paper . we all just gathered our belongings and made our way to bed for the evening . charles put down the bucket and unlocked the door to his apartment . she nodded , trying not to smile and expose her emotions even though he could read them blindfolded . no , it was much better this way . 