it does n't own my soul , '' i whispered , turning to hide my moving lips . i wrote it down before i washed off my arm . we have n't tested your instrument under field conditions , you know . `` mark and i lived in paris for the past three years . `` i want to mention that bruise on her cheek again and see how she responds . she had her graceful hostess face still in place , but it faded quickly as the doors swung back and forth violently behind her . 