for several seconds she stared at me . another cry , and then the sound of someone falling to the floor , kicking about madly . `` i thought that might shut you up . '' lost our chance for points or purse . a woman lay before her , struggling for life . you just sat there , quiet as usual . maybe hoppy can do something ; he has funny powers , too . `` you 're that kind of a man ? '' the air smells like body odor and old food . 