the visitors clapped politely , though they looked even more uncomfortable than they had before . she pumped up the tires and oiled the chains . * * * the bar was filling ; serious drinking had begun . ill take you up on the time off this afternoon though if you really dont mind . there are buttons for the shutters , buttons for working the wine cooler , buttons for the lights , the media room , and for the coffee machine . 20 shades of red covered my face as he responded , `` is that so ? '' 