he decided that after thirty years in the jewelry business he was ready for some time off . what are you doing to my sleeping bag ? now turn off the damned flashlights . blue looked at her mother , who was just watching , her arms crossed . `` is there a compliment hidden in there somewhere ? '' at this rate , they would have her stuff moved in time for christmas , not the first of october , which was their goal . you dont believe that men like my father deserve a good return on their investment ? 