Karl Rove: Ants in his Pants?

Immediately after Thursday's dedication ceremony, a super-exclusive luncheon was held in a nicely decorated tent (with roses on each table and chandeliers even!). The planners got word in the morning that WH chief of staff Andy Card would not attend, but Karl Rove would.

But Rove specifically asked to be seated near a door. Was he planning an early escape, or something more sinister?