she asked , wiping her hand on her skirt with a slight shudder . with my free hand , i point to a dark jumble of rock in the distance . the sword in his hand didnt come from the gym holder , that i knew . the kids who 'd been playing cards nearby looked up . i look away so as not to give him the satisfaction . the huffing and puffing continued behind him . it would make the process much easier . that 's why all of us have followed you here . 