hes already told her he doesnt want to see her , and she rings up and invites him to lunch . i like the way you said that , i said , trying again to wiggle free . a pole had fallen from the top of a building and slammed its way through her chest , he 'd been told . as usual i had to fight the urge to hurry now that i wasnt inside the house . when it was large enough , i took the edges of it with both hands and pulled it open . 