like all places in the city it had since changed beyond recognition . why did you let me start to begin with if you didnt believe i could finish the job ? he had that knack for sensing the flow of traffic around him and automatically adjusting his speed accordingly . ten oven and table sets surrounded the walls . cheesy filing cabinet was in the corner salvation army-looking furniture . i made it my business to know what my uncle knew , and what he didnt . he sighed but smiled at me . 