that was one of many reasons she was so damn good at her job . his face was soft , his smile warmly affectionate . he used his talents to kidnap the child . soon there 's half a dozen balls in play and it 's hard to keep up with the action . please tell me you forgive me for being such a prick . we kept everything in a hole that was well-hidden underneath a heavy rock . when i tired of people-watching , i pulled out the paperback i carried in my purse . 