he did n't know how it could be possible , but what he 'd seen from his hiding spot across the road must not have been a trick of his mind . it must be me , he thought . `` i wo n't go back to being on the outside . '' his nose bent at a strange angle and his left eye was already swollen shut . he would have to persuade her to leave with him . you could call me more of a district manager , i guess . 