`` why the hell would he stay a minute more than he had to ? `` just that the crown looked fragile but was n't . `` there 's no proof i can offer - well , wait . `` why are we even splitting up ? '' he cast his net one hour either side of the message . bond reached in through the window and pressed the hand on the wheel . she followed him again and this time she took the stairs to the third floor two at a time , too . maybe he would n't actually answer anyway . 