but he does n't have time to argue if he 's going to effectively tail her . i lost my balance and fell back onto my butt . maria looked as though id struck her in the face . what do you mean about using the difference of something for savings ? '' i rubbed a spot clean on the mirror with a corner of the towel around my waist ; serious , gray eyes stared back at me . but you must know anyway , do n't you ? `` you 're kidding , '' he said in disbelief . 