by this stage , i am thoroughly tempted to hand over my purse and run for the hills . he drove his car to its hiding spot down the dirt road and walked back to where he had hidden his raft in the thick trees . the sound of the outdoors blows in . he listened quietly , making no comments . she fell unconscious , just as pete said she would . i thought it strange that i had to play a part to get things rolling so i could start living the part . i looked in the mirror and smiled . 