since they 'd gone-it was hours ago now-there had been no sign of whatever `` rescuers '' were supposedly coming . i did n't believe in curses , but the man had been right . i really wished he 'd put those dimples away . the two-story building appeared to have once been painted peach and brown , but in the yellow glow of the parking lot lights it was hard to tell for sure . `` i promise to do exactly what you want . `` we have only the size eight . 