a bullet , a knife , a wound , a coffin , they will not separate me from the world . but i knew i would n't be able to concentrate . the aunt was curious , her eyes darting around the office , looking for any sign of prosperity . she quickly finished changing and checked her appearance in the mirror , smoothing a stray lock or two . `` let me see that , '' daisy snatched the card out may 's hand . her dad took a seat opposite her and adjusted his watch . 