i do n't know where this is heading , but i know that if things keep up like they are ... '' she drew in a ragged breath . `` wipe the sand off your hands . my dress is going to be ruined ! he pulled a long metal object from his belt , looking at it with a sense of longing . they talked about the who and jamming . a bitter blast of wind went right through his clothes as if they were n't even there . if he was bored and wanted to be anywhere else . 