when i 'd reached the drop-off point , i pushed down the rough rope and hauled myself , one leg and then the other , over into what felt like a fresh darkness . after the bumpy dusty ride we arrive , park our van , and get into mannys car . we walked past crane cottage , and i asked him if the name rang a bell . do you know if this elevator goes to the underground parking garage ? '' she turns me toward the mirror slowly . i did n't know how we would ever manage . 