some minutes later , when his robot had taken the controls and lifted toward home , it dawned on him to wonder why the police had been so willing to listen to him . `` we never knew they 'd trace anything to me . and what i see is the end of me . and how is working with collins going ? if only he were there , beside her . you better hope his ass turns up . she did n't go out of her way to advertise , but you figured the goods were on board . 