~ the third storm roared , the thunder almost continuous , like demons celebrating another soul in hell . you ca n't do them and i need something to keep me busy on my days off . '' `` well , i sort of hoped she 'd snuck out the back and just come here after ... '' he fought his impatient response to tell her he did n't have time to play these games . much more than any of us , she said . it was as good a place as any to wet our toes . 