the more time i spent in her company , the worse i felt about how i 'd acted toward her earlier . i replied , as i took it from his hand . first we design , then we test the design . he waited a few extra seconds to resume the conversation . `` sorry guys but the plane is down . '' i got out of my chair again , this time , i had a valid excuse . * * * he was in a small , grey room . `` if you think this was good , '' eagle said . 