the entire weapon was only about as long as her hand . but each night the dragon had moved ; and each move had brought him nearer to ham . she half expected titus to try , but even he hung back as she stormed from the room . i have n't been keeping up with the process as well as i should . painter came on over the private line . he sat and stared at me , as if he were formulating an explanation . you are good friends , are you not ? 