she turned her head to smile at him . the first time she had done some important original thinking on her own and it appeared she had got it all wrong . her own pain did not matter . did three come before or after four ? i suspect your funding will be cut and you will have to start an entirely new thesis . her pause gave him what he needed . do you intend to stay in your car ? i want you to at least listen to what i have to say . '' 