usually we have to send three notices and make a phone call to get you in here . '' silence fell over the room for a minute , maybe more . he gave the breath of a laugh , and reached out a hand , tucking the blanket in around my shoulders . he wondered if it was possible to exact revenge if the original act had not actually taken place . `` let 's get through one funeral at a time . '' if we hurry we can still make the reservation . 