peters father had felt it best to get the hardest part of a job done first , when a man was fresh , and everything after would seem that much simpler by comparison . i moaned as he took himself deeper . the guy looked like he had been attacked with hammers and knives . he turned and started walking down the up-escalator , with little effect . i rolled my eyes , a common occurrence in his presence . the look he gives me does n't bring me any comfort . i 'm already telling myself that i do n't believe it . 