i know it must all seem very real to you , but it 's not . she could sand it down a bit , buy a cushion , and it would be good as new . the cotton stalks rustled just slightly , and a man rose and stepped forward . do n't go twisting it , because i will correct her when you come back . '' she snapped when the other girls looked at her in surprise . `` thanks , '' i said , unbuttoning it , then adding it to the stack on the seat . 