nothing was machine made , not the fabric or ribbon ; not even the thread . `` it 'd take longer than i 'm willing to wait . im only half way through the book . and that , my friends , is the straw that broke the camel 's back . it 's been a long time , '' he said , sticking out his hand . it 's not like you to not respond or answer your phone . '' the example of how that worked lay right next to her . 