the concrete felt as cold as ice , and she pressed her cheek against it . `` it would sure help if you 'd just go away , tony , '' colt snapped for what seemed like the tenth time . elmer smith , youre just an old fool ! `` i 'm not saying i do n't love the place , because i do . it was small , probably a hundred and ten pounds , most likely female . manny also was n't big on paying electric bills . he was there for me when no one else was . 