he sucked air through his teeth and walked over to the drivers side door . but she popped back out and trotted down the plank while the boys behind them played the hole . the words came out as a whisper as if the wind had been knocked out me . what could you have possibly done to him ? '' `` i have to give notice and train a replacement . '' well have to play things by ear , he looked at her and squeezed her hand again . i trust you are having a splendid day ? 