he nodded at the cop across from him , who waved in his direction . fixed his gaze on the bird feeder hanging across the yard . these last few months have been miserable without you . '' if you are well and willing , meet me in new orleans as soon as possible . she lifts her face and looks me right in my eyes . he 'd told me about it , but i 'd been unable to picture it . what a strange and odd joke to play on someone , she thought . 