there was some business there that required his attention . '' 'is n't gon na happen , ' rusty said . there was not a sound for a long time , until she stepped on a twig near the house . she set the gun down and grabbed my shoulders with her sturdy hands . she just stood there , head down , breathing coming in ragged sniffs . she found the street below and trotted toward her hotel . the partner 's in a hurry or they argued about the split . '' your hunch is correct , she says . 