the last time it had happened was less than a week ago and he was beginning to wonder if it had been a small part of his dramatic change in thought processing . i leaned across the table , stopping when my face was only inches from hers . i just hope they dont take any of you . at least we 're safe for the moment . '' it would n't be proper to cause an earthquake and destroy half the town of deer park . that is , after all , all she asked me to do . 