you have to prepare yourself for that . '' it was right here , on my left side , and i can assure you , the knife went all the way in . they shared a good-natured laugh and settled into a very weird , awkward silence that stretched on . bones drove around to the back . she was timid at asking him questions . bell had a glass in his hand , and he kept straightening his tie . `` is that how you got that bruise on your cheek ? the big purple house with the gray steps ? '' 