the three of them just passed the sign board which was written old-story left , which was directing them between the mountains , but they continued the road straight ahead . you know all this , do n't you ? '' finally , i asked the question that had been in everyone 's mind . it felt like josh ripped out her heart and crushed it beneath the heal of his boot . the distance she has already covered surprises him . why had n't i asked him about it first ? `` i will , '' she tossed back at him . 