* * * when sally got back to her desk , she saw the worst . once again with the snappy answers . who had wanted to know about her ? if they give you any trouble , call me , okay ? '' behind us was an opening that looked down on the first level of the mall and across the wide space to the walkway opposite . well , let 's pick out our bedrooms . '' `` that 's what i 'm hoping , '' he said , but he did n't grab her again , and she was almost disappointed . 