he slammed down , and every last ounce of breath escaped from his lungs . someone at the back of the room joked . `` i know your husband 's been blowing me off , but trust me , he 's going to want to hear this . '' then tack buried his face in my neck and burst into laughter . `` i do n't think my dad would agree with you . '' perhaps it was not an automated system like the electricity was . `` have you checked behind the table ? '' 