he wandered around the room until his cane struck the writing desk . `` we can weave in and out , '' she said with confidence , `` and use the breakdown lane when we have to . he said with a hiss , glancing at the window . `` trying out the gentleman thing and was going to carry it for you . '' i 'm here so you might as well put me to work . a girl she murmured as if no girl-child had ever been born in the world before tonight . 