her clothes were in a pile on the floor at the foot of the bed . they just never expected me to be out this far . where the hell were the cops ? but there was something about the fortune-teller . wanted to pretend she 'd never said it , especially when she saw shutters drop over colt 's eyes . and he was tired of it . i do not hear as clearly , or as loudly , as he , but i still hear . `` well , yes , now it does , '' dad said . 