but this time , to my surprise , the sign was indeed gone , and i could see lights on inside since it was dusk . once they were both inside , silence returned to the small patch of asphalt that fronted the factory . she put her hands flat on the table . `` we waited a long time to have this little guy . i really wish i had my chair to strap her to-makes things so much easier . okay , i 'm going to lift the toys and you grab the damn mouse . '' 