thats how we opened up negotiations . was she coming down with the flu ? `` this room is occupied , '' she managed to whisper , though her throat was thick and tight . everything had to be in its exact spot . they didnt look much alike , but they had a common personality . it will take the better part of the month to find this one . that was pretty good , given the circumstances . the only way to get her to understand was to tell her the gut-honest truth . its ... anna ... annas mouth ran dry . 