he drew his hand back and settled slowly into his chair , keeping his open hands in clear view . at the far left a chunk of red metal lay on the side , by some bushes . granny and i were sharing a porch swing and a plate of sugar cookies , munching , watching the squirrels dart around the oaks and pines . you should have been able to unload the shares before then . '' the brushing of her hair produced a tingling all through her scalp and through the flesh of her arms as well . 