the only socks he could find were mister men novelty socks , but no one would see them . she really was in this for the long haul . `` you tell your sister she should n't have worried you like this . '' so plan on talking when this is all over . '' it was a trick her older brother had taught her , she explained , why he always seemed to be growing a new tail . they forced themselves to stay active in the game , even if the other side offered no help . 