i gave a friendly wave to another resident coming in . the policeman crossed his arms over his massive chest . `` they 're leaving after lunch , '' he said . these were almost finished with only painting and plumbing work to be done . i loved it , that was so dramatic . i dont need or want your pity . i yanked it off the stove and grabbed a cloth to start mopping up the mess . this had to be the way that goods were moved from one level to another . `` did you ever tell him that ? '' 