they are indeed , and i know just where to start . `` is that her husband 's portrait next to hers ? '' `` and you did not want these things for yourself ? '' `` i want to know what is happening , '' amelia said . i waved my hand at the sand around us . he used the heel of his hand and the lip of the counter to snap off the caps on the beers and , when he turned to hand her hers , she was still staring at the counter . 