he placed the cup on the coffee table . `` my sister wanted to settle one of her friends upon me ; if only i had let her arrange it ! you must be new to our world , human . have you seen the latest reports ? '' did he really feel it necessary to slam doors behind him ? your hand is seriously injured , she said . i wanted to hear what this group knew about this bill . i was so lonely here on the farm and grant was no help . '' 