the cover was flaking dark leather , and the edges of the pages were rough as if they 'd been hand cut instead of by a machine . im going to bathe in the ocean , she said . it was like listening through a wall . it just sort of happens by itself . '' morgan leaned back in his chair and sighed . `` i believe we have been through this already . that felt a whole lot like straight anger , not worry . feeling more cheerful at this thought , he continued down the steps . 