my mother said the moment i hung up . there was just this wide , snowy waste with a border of mountains . `` if there 's any way i could be of service , '' mercy volunteered , `` i 'd be more than happy to help . '' unless you 'd rather i call someone else ? '' his answer leaves me wanting , but i think he feels the same about it ; we were both designed to seek absolute truth , and this is far beyond that pale . 