`` i 'm sorry , '' he said again , feeling strangely sincere when he did . it jerked her hand to the side , shaking her like a doll . still she tried for normal conversation . throwing my things under the counter top , i make my way to the cash register and begin working . that 's what she told you ; wan na know what she told me . if that 's true , a run for senate might be too much for him . you must come quick , all the cats have disappeared . '' 