it was almost over by the time i reached the court . the pond is set in the heart of the formal gardens and lay directly behind the first tee . the grey one that grins tilted his head to the side , looking thoughtful . a wealth of suspicion and worry was delivered with that one word . it may not be re-sold or given away to others . `` i 'd love to see you try , but i 'd really hate to make you ruin your manicure . '' `` he 's made that plain for months . '' 