sadies eyes never left his face . her head snapped up and she caught sight of his handsome face . this is what was so spectacular ? that , too , seemed like a sexual thing . he might leave in the end , but he 'd given her something precious to keep in her heart . that will buy us some safety . `` seventy-five dollars or question-mark , it says . he was a sweet guy , but she just was n't interested . the world was better for having her soul in it . 