the lady was standing on the sidewalk with a policeman . mentally he went over the list hed promised himself hed accomplish . she stirred against him , lifting herself away in an effort to shift her position . she gasped as she saw how much blood pumped out around her hand . `` is this what you came to ask me about ? '' i watch as he returns to his roll . her job was to look pretty , get married , and have kids . his words were curt , clearly meant to end the conversation . 