it was also wide , about a half mile . the morning continued on as if nothing had ever happened . i dont know if i can be saved . he started back that way at a speed-walk , and the short man kept pace . he gave it to me without even trying . actually beth knew quite a bit more about the new years rally than she could say . she thought she felt his hand on her hair , a second of light , sweet pressure . no no no no no i say nothing . 