talk to the manager first thing . it was what the lady had suggested at the bakery when i called the order in . i do not know what he is , but i was able to mark him as he marked me . '' time to have another little chat . `` of course i would have taken you . '' `` but '' `` you 're not catching the bus home now . maybe there was a short or something . the stranger moved away from his lean on the door . i know , tommy agreed excitedly , but just wait ! 