a wave washed over his leg ; he felt something bump against his bare foot . i needed every extra penny i could pinch . now that he was silent , the sisters faded from view , and she was again sitting on an old orange crate . the key that could kill him . several guys had asked for her number , not that she 'd given it to them . henry called for another pie and ale . `` but i 'm almost as big as you . '' it is quite normal these days for girls to have boyfriends before marriage . 