the beer was cold and refreshing , a thin film of condensation covering the glass , he drank some more . they 'd done it to make a statement , which was taking the situation further than she 'd expected it to go , too . i can see it on their faces , and hear it in his voice . she examined me from head to foot , and i felt terrible in my ugly school uniform . `` a year ago when i decided i did n't want to work with my family for the rest of my life . 