the sign at the bottom of magnolia says that the population is a little over nineteen thousand . `` you do n't want to do this , '' she says . a floaty red dress that barely hits mid-thigh , sure , but im fully covered . at that point talk would have been impossible for billy anyway ; the pain-broadcasting station in his hand jumped from fifty thousand to two-hundred fifty thousand watts in one quick leap . its foolish not to like a guy just because hes short . i forgot you dont like people challenging you . 