the universe did seem to enjoy playing jokes on her . `` then i still ca n't be with her . '' feeling the knife lodge between the owner of that club 's ribs and smiling as it took his life inch by inch . well have a good time this afternoon . `` so i figure she 's as far away from the door as possible . '' `` how many near misses can one man have , boy ? '' if she sticks me with one of them , i am dead . she really was glad to see him . 