you wanted to know why i came back so quickly ? '' he stopped when he reached the door , turned back around to face walter and smiled . his voice was heavy with regret . the only non-stunning surprise was the fact that the scanner 's tiny red light went on directly above his suitcase , against the wall on a baggage rack . ridge snapped off two shots and the runner doubled over and tumbled out of sight into the ditch . 'does not the black gate lie yonder ? ' would you be willing to sub ? '' 