Shaky surgeon 's hands that ca n't hold a martini glass . The black fur coat and the Lolita - Girl helping me chop limes , in awe of the art of bartending . I go to the main cottage anyway , and carry sugar , limes and a knife to the outer building , where the cocktail bar is . I put a lime on a cutting board and promptly slice deeply into my thumb .

Question: Why might the narrator 's hands be shaking ?
They might have an alcohol problem