show us that you can make your old self go away . it is the last touch , the smallest touch , and perhaps the most telling touch . he doesnt say anything else , but he eats his food and pushes his plate to the edge of the table . `` he said he was pleased to meet you . '' almost too stupid to ask the question , but i had to know , `` did you ... hear me ? '' everyone try to get some rest . but ... `` you may rise , '' he said to the crowd . 