she did n't show up for work and she did n't call . she poured the cup of ice into the dish towel . i am showing them to you because they often worm their way onto the earth . god , i missed the way this man kisses . mary had lost a lot of blood . my hand had crept up to my neck , and i forced it down . i need to be in control of my wits at all times , '' i told him . 