i groan and sit up slowly , blinking until i can see . however , if any of you have comments or suggestions that you feel would help make this operation a success , youre welcome to submit them in writing to my office . `` oh , but that is not true . in fact , it sounded just like i thought my life would always be . a chorus of `` aye , '' and a quieter chorus of `` nay , '' ran around the room . he takes the drink deep down , but spits out his words . 