contrary to what appeared on television , the wheels of the criminal justice system turned very slowly . he 'd seen all of her last night . the last time she 'd seen him , floating in a glass coffin like snow white , one of his hands had been a bandaged stump . `` how did you know that was what i was looking for ? egg kicked the ground , his face as droopy as his big straw hat . she did n't say much of anything , really . 