i know many useful people , and i make it a point to remember their names and the names of their wives or husbands . sam did n't look irritated , just matter-of-fact . i know the storm would hit soon . the light was so intense that it hurt my eyes , but i did n't dare look away . the rain fell yet did not flood . he is right , is he not ? its just that the police think im responsible . he said , brushing the cobweb aside with his hand . 