the sound of the stamps in operation is the sound of money being made , and only two things will stop them-christmas and tragedy . he opened his eyes and glanced at the low dresser across from his bed . i think i recognize davy 's face among them . she asked her son , smiling at him as she bent to plant a kiss on his belly . she might have spoken further , but a sound came to her above the rattle of tree branches , and she pulled suddenly away . 