that was how she wanted him , though she 'd never say so out loud . `` that was a computer data link attached to the satellite phone , was n't it ? '' peter waved his hand frantically in front of his face . `` did you ever have the chance to read what he wrote ? '' what else am i gon na do with a three-bedroom house ? the circular corridor almost felt like it was surrounding something ; like the passageway was wrapping itself around a center location the two companions could n't see . 