he pulled out her chair , but she did n't move . it smells like the first day of fall . it must surely be coincidence , she thought , for who would be out here spying on them by the river ? someone cleared her throat across the room . i know who 's here , and you already told him about my tunnel , did n't you ? `` i-i-i-i ... '' he slammed his eyes shut and ground his teeth . letting go of the shopping carts handle , i pumped both fists in the air . 