`` that you came here at your own request , in order to help us with our projects . '' he was so large he took her with him straight to the deck , covering her . when i hit the water 's edge , i turn south , toward the plaza . he looked at me , as if in challenge . she bit her swollen lower lip . did this phrase have any deep significance to his life ? `` he shook the guy 's hand , said congratulations . i stared at him without speaking for a moment . 