at one time , sophia 's name was enough to strike down her enemies . they had worked their way into the kitchen area of the apartment now . her beret tumbled to the floor when he dug his hands into her hair . as one the twenty bowed , turned their backs , and marched back to their fellows . my father yelled in frustration , and the blow to the head he gave me was the last thing i remembered . im over at grandmas , had to run out for soda . she asks with laughter in her voice . 