the steaks in his freezer would have taken too long to defrost , and that was pretty much the extent of the food he had on hand . he comes pelting along toward the town hall through the snow , sometimes slipping and falling , then picking himself up again . we ate happily , enjoying each others company . i cried harder and leaned my head against the window . having seen all they intended to see , they had evidently retired for the rest of the evening . they are sitting on their hands until the engine drivers union is registered . 