`` as far as i 'm concerned , we 're both on our own in this world . once the money is lifted out of circulation by the federal reserve , a sample of it is routinely scanned . theyre taking your name in vain on the radio , he said . chapter 16 `` what about his first feed ? i remembered wearing jewels he 'd said belonged to his mother . she leaned forward , peering at him . how could he hide this from me ? he 'd been through a lot worse when he was a seal . 