`` sure i am , '' he said , and it cost him terrific effort ; it was like rising up out of the sea . problem was , he did n't recognize her . they keep counting me out and i keep proving them wrong . i take the shooter from him and roll it in my hands . even though she was taught to get along with humans it didnt stop me from keeping a reasonable distance . she pushed aside some papers and said , thanks for not getting me in trouble . 