Oblivious to the unspoken overtones already established, the children are excited o see Ethan and gather around him as he gives away mementos of his past to his brother""s children.I nearly told her what she could do with the job." Mrs.Rendlesham stated that she wanted to change from her usual nail-polish: "I feel like a change.Give me Revlon""s Fire & Ice." Madame Denise suggested to Carol that she could use an alternative choice: "She""ll never know the difference.Tibbs noticed a recent manicure of the man""s hands and a massive head wound.He requested many different tools, to Ulam""s annoyance, as he removed he man""s shoes and socks, and clearly demonstrated his impressive professionalism and depth of experience:Ammonium hydrosulfide, benzidine, some peroxide of hydrogen, copper powder, distilled water, a six-inch celluloid scale, thermometer, some tweezers, callipers, and some oothpicks...Right now, I""d rather talk myself into something (he rests his hand on hers).Know what I mean?Mildred: Still trying...Wally: It""s a habit.I""ve been trying once a week since we were kids.Mildred: Twice a week.Wally: OK.Twice.Anyhow, I""m still drawing blanks.Circumstances are difficult for Mildred and she appears fearful (or guilty).She suddenly consumes her drink, throwing it back down her throat and Wally notices: "You never used to drink it straight like that.