the pen did n't seem to be moving across the paper ; it was more like the letters were writing themselves . it didnt take much to change a name , or any word for that matter . he rushed to stand in front of her , taking in her wide eyes , the tear rolling down her cheek . i drove for hours without seeing a house , or a tree , or even a snow drift . yet , there he stood , continuing to raise first his right hand and then his left to repeat the question again and again ! 