before she could secure it , a succession of hits bounced her onto the floor , her legs thrashing in all directions . i managed to hold in a juvenile laugh , but still smiled a little . he followed morris out of the bedroom , carefully closed the door and went downstairs . how do you deal with all the other races ? `` and i 'm getting to eat the pie i love . my eyes rested on his face . except for saving both of our lives and this entire town , of course . '' 