`` it was wonderful meeting you , '' she said and then whispered something to hope . it might make for interesting reading for the history people , but it doesnt concern us . their attacks only made you stronger , made beating them that much easier . but the rest of the world was a mass of sliding shadows . i perched on the edge of the chair , keeping my back straight . look , he handed her the screen . he was like a work of art ... but better . not yet , but you 're getting there . 