would it surprise you to know that me and my friends here deal in , how shall we say , goods of questionable ownership ? by the time he looked back for the large one , he was gone . jay looked up in surprise , no , and i would wish it to remain so , for if he learns that i lost it , it will not go well with me . `` how long have you worked for ... ? '' given a little time , she 'd likely be fine . 