nuzzling my neck , he murmured , `` you have the power over a highly trained ghost . `` poppy was so wonderful , '' he said . `` fine thing for you to say ! i had n't realized that he felt so strongly about his printing press , but after all , he 'd been separated from it for nearly twelve years . all three of us , at different times , and sometimes at the same time . '' `` trust me , i am holding my anger in check , '' i snapped . 