it would be nice to think things could be different . `` you know , i thought i saw him go out the door . it would be the president who would make the final decision . thoughts of her father fled and she sought rick 's touch everywhere . it was nice because i was able to grab a bunch of things i had n't had the last time i stayed , including clean underwear . `` thank you , '' i told her , knowing she was just being kind . at the very least ... ' the-banker said . 