with one hand , he crossed and secured my wrists . `` sure , '' he says , obviously not believing me . but there was music , guitar music . that was a new word , one i loved . `` you 're here early , '' he said . as much as i did n't want to do it , we climbed back in the car and started on our long ride home . what strange cars drove down my street yesterday ? there were dark shadows under her eyes , her cheeks looked sunken , her skin pale . 