meanwhile , his arms spread wide against the back of the tub , he clutched the tiled lip , looking like he was clinging on for dear life . 'do we have time for another cup of coffee ? ' he shrugged his enormous shoulders and patted his forehead with his handkerchief . i say we make our own decision . it is his strength i hear praised . he tossed kim in the boat , her head banging on the seat . hands shake me awake , strong fingers digging into the soft flesh of my upper arms . 