every 30 seconds or so , he would poke half his face out of the shadows . `` in fairly deep and fast water . even i got a badge , and i just do laundry . a hand suddenly appeared at the far end of the boat , reaching over the stern . and i realize he has opened the contract up at the last page . surely a person could n't come to the brink of so much pleasure only to be left tied to the edge . 