`` i thought it was all stories , a legend that my granny told us . could she do what he 'd asked , though ? `` only men in your unfortunate situation are permitted to sit while i stand . '' lets face it , you could bring a carton of doughnuts into a government office during the summer , and scarcely anyone would surface for a nibble . but the three that came for her last night were not good guys . he stepped back and cleared his throat . i tug her hand and she steps towards me . 