she had n't slept well last night and , instead of getting to the office in time to read the morning papers before the meeting , she was about to receive her information from uncle yank-when he stopped carrying on , she thought . turning his head , he looked down at her , `` i have no idea , but i would n't want to be you right now . '' `` why do you thank me , slave boy ? '' the bum acted as if he had to think about it . 