this was what he 'd expected when maya bit him . i did n't see how i could fail to do as he wished , provided i possessed the means . `` at least you wo n't have to worry about competition . '' whatever hunter had been dealing with over the past week , he had n't wanted my help . a half-dozen beer bottles lay on the couch , stuffed with cigarette butts . looking ugly is a beggar 's stock in trade in any case . the cake ban is going to save lives ! 