in fact , the various pieces went together so easily , it was as though they 'd sought each other out . that deep red stripe that had shown up overnight now covered my head . `` tell him the figures , '' alan said . i did n't respond , but she knew i would n't . we need men of your courage . he delivered three lightning-fast punches two to the body and the third a perfectly delivered upper cut to the chin . `` you 're just as lovely as always . 