they would n't have had time to do anything else ... where did you see her ? she was n't sure if that was flattering or frightening . this time the pain went deeper than just a flesh wound . 'all is vain , you say , if he has the ring . `` did he ever even say she was acting or talking funny ? '' he sat with his arms around his knees and looked out to sea . theyre racing out of the alley , only one looking back with a terrified expression before darting around the corner . 