`` i 'm just saying , sometimes books have a line on the truth . '' she did n't grasp that , either , but wanted to know , `` what are you doing , larry ? he rang off , and turned his attention back to kim . ill tap something , and if you hear it raise your hands . he teased her with a finger , and when she was riding it , trying to grind down on it , he fed her another one . the stars were a brilliant blanket above them . 