now and again he spoke to those that served him and thanked them in their own language . i started a bank account , established a residence , and then i bought a car under an assumed name and drove here . her lenses flash in the light as if she were taking our picture . meanwhile , he had work to do . i glanced at the clock up against the wall . so far as we know there were no questions , but the police report had to list the owner and the lessee . 