it was as if everything outside the section were sacred , not to be discussed . everything was in a briskly organized fashion . kim said as she crossed her arms over her chest . follow my lead and agree with whatever i say . anyway , like you said , it just wasnt meant to be . we arrived here this morning from nice . '' in the dead of winter , not many females were about , much less beautiful ones . i shivered thinking of the dead plants . do you own one of those ? '' 