because he did n't get you ... '' because he did n't get me , he went to her . the moment he opened the door , his mother was there in her gown and bathrobe . off again it went , into the snowy dusk , and came back with a shoe that was a twin to the first . his words were mocking , but his voice was gentle . his clothes were plain with no markings . were on an important mission here , private ross . she would never be able to forgive me . 