`` i do n't get sick , '' she said again , but her voice grew faint , and she moaned . taking a deep breath , i delivered my vow to the man before me . the shadow 's cold voice came from all directions . she was holding the book , and the book drew power from her ... c. no one ever said that life was fair . `` i think we can use all the grace we can lay our hands on . '' we have n't really done anything about the situation for a year or so . 