the card was edged with gold and read , in mac 's handwriting : i am most grateful , my lady , for the privilege of driving with you yesterday afternoon . if i had n't gone here , i never would have met my best friends . an explosion burst before her as she let the arrow fly , a stinging mist of blood covering her from the blast . she said a silent prayer and waited . the electricity was turned off on this block three years ago . i told you people would like you-you 're a very lovely girl . '' 