the phone shattered the peace at half past two . `` i can only imagine how it sounds , '' he admitted . `` it sounds fascinating , thanks , but i 'm busy tonight . '' it was so sudden that she yelped loudly . hes here to advise us on the house . i dont know how it happened , he said . she struggled for a moment against the cuffs , then groaned again and slumped back against the seat . 