i turned to the mirror to stare at my reflection , unsure of what to do . `` it is not going to work , you know , '' he said , his voice low . `` then just sit and enjoy peace and quiet . '' it may end up in a lake , an ocean , evaporate and come right back to this very spot or end up on a completely different end of the planet . he smiled to himself as he opened his eyes enough to study her . 