the waitress had a face like a broken watch but was fast with the food and kept my cup filled . you look tired , he said gee , thanks . if he does n't , he should keep his distance . '' anyway , it was only a joke , was n't it , james ? '' `` he 's been told i 'm always available to you . '' he left me plenty of money . for several long minutes , all they did was kiss , which was just fine with him . 