about ten minutes into the ride , a figure stepped into the front of the aisle , right by the driver . he forced indignation into his voice . it was going to be the longest drive ever . `` that was very considerate of you . i was still thinking about that servant . with a small sense of satisfaction , i realized i had felt him coming . just paused a beat and turned the handle and went inside . *** poor darling , said her mother when they arrived home . 