he had n't wanted me to know , but it was too late . she closed the phone and started pacing the floor . all the while he listened to sounds of the frantic men trying to calm the restless herd . it is difficult for the hungry to hurry . `` as i was saying , i 'd like to have that report for my buyers as soon as possible . run down the stairs he had said . i appreciate everything , really , but you didnt sign up for what were headed into . this caused him to jump back . 