and even as she watched , more and more fell prey to the invisible horror stalking their neighborhood . i wish i could hear it , but i ca n't . mum wont let me get my ears pierced until i turn fifteen . it was bound to happen anyway . my only conclusion was that she 'd wanted to keep this from me . `` will ... ah ... will bill be there ? '' will has n't said anything , and the silence is stretching . `` how often do you use this line ? '' 