a few more days like this and the old bull would feel whole again . it is much harder to lie to someone 's face . in the warm kitchen a woman bakes her little boy an apple pie . his idiot , big-mouth friend had done it before , he 'd do it again . you can have whatever money i have saved . not a lot , but enough for a couple of days . '' `` i want to come with you , '' he growled into my ear . `` i see you 're nearly ready to go . '' 