could anyone break the string and let him go ? i can go months without having to pull a tooth , and never do so except by my own choosing . `` for now , '' jordan said , `` we might as well do what the cardinal asks . my beeper goes off and answers the question for me . i think both of you are beyond special . it made me happy that he considered pete his friend too . `` do n't waste my time acting all put out ! 