he glanced over to manny 's jaguar . `` i 'm sure she had an audience with you . '' she looked down at the boy , her thoughts still in a tangle . `` if it takes me all my life i shall get level with you ! '' they exchanged a laugh , and i could n't help but feel awful . he sat , with his eyes closed and let the velvet of the drink work its way around his tongue , and then as he swallowed , fill his body with great warmth . 