but they pulled me away , told my lady friend to scram , and drove me to my apartment . she leaned against the wall beside it , looking up at him . facing the door , a bag on my shoulder with all i have left in the world . if you 're sure you 're up to it ... '' `` i am . '' the mayor of mole town was taller than roach . `` try not to be more of a jerk than you can help . 