i 'd stopped shaking the rope - it was too much of an effort - and could feel it drifting along behind me , threatening to get caught between my legs . had n't he tried to stop his brother ? he turned and spit some paper into the dark . she had a streak of dust on her face and cobwebs in her dark brown hair . anyway , youre gon na want to see what she gave me . i let myself get distracted for a second , and it was too late . 