that was just before he was struck on the side of his head , causing an immense ringing in his ear . ill see if i can find him , he says . then i noticed a night stand next to the rock with a picture on it . miss , he added , lifting the front of his hat . tears she had n't realized were coming . thank you , i tell colt before closing the car door behind me . `` shall we catch up with the other committee members while we 're waiting for dinner to be served ? '' 