she knew all the kind of teas they offered and how to present the pastries . al finally responded and leaned towards me . but he would n't look at her , and he would n't look at the toys she brought . `` your grandfather and his two brothers founded the law firm where you 're now a senior partner , carrying on with the family tradition of practicing law . to remind you that i 'm not some pu**y lap dog who will be happy with whatever scraps of friendship you toss at me . 