i said i believed her about the aliens . he stuck his fingers in his ears and pulled a face . still half asleep , she slid her fingers across the too-soft mattress in search of her sometimes bed partner but found only blankets and sheets . instead of getting dressed , he looked as if he were ready for conversation . i know what this is all about ! '' jenny said , `` in japan , we would n't have to do this by eye . bloody hell , who was he fooling ? 