there amongst the white-ware , groups of three or four hung about in conversation , or in some cases awkward silence . `` i want you to come work for me , '' he said , completely surprising her with the change of subject . she smiled at her servant , but the woman refused to look at her . `` are you going to come to my place ? '' i grabbed them , ran upstairs and changed . `` night , dad , '' i sighed and walked out of the room . do you want to stay home from school today ? 