`` you fucking bet it is , '' he grins , though he need hardly tell me . it is stopping already , he said . a tall , slim redhead stands there in the fruit and vegetable section , holding a stick of celery . time passed but i stayed in the same position . ye should be able to leave in a week . '' forced bliss 's face against the stone . `` it 's a mess , '' she said , in a matter of fact tone . theres supposed to be an evil spirit or witch . 