i wave and grin to make her close the window and leave me alone . in spite of everything , she smiled . exactly how far had he run toward the coast to reach a palm tree ? it was a question he shrank from . that did n't stop them from appearing . and what ought they to do about it if they-we-did ? this could not be happening again . and that was when she felt her heart slam into her throat ... my right boot toe quickly slides and i curse . 