why did n't the animal look worse for wear if it had come so far on its own ? he hauled all his equipment to the van and i stood frozen to the spot . `` my aim is as true as it was ever . '' diesel paused in rubbing her shoulders . common sense tells us that time , unlike space , extends in only one direction : forward . try not to look at anything . she met his movements , wanting the clothes gone , but not wanting to break away from him long enough to remove them . 