the boy had finished his ravioli and asked the question with a curiosity that puzzled her . but i tried again , reaching out into the room . `` then you walked right past it when you got off . i pulled the gag from between his lips and jumped back as a mouthful of dark blood spilled out onto his chest . i started to bow mine , then stopped halfway , caught in the middle as always . he went there one more time , but i could tell the girl made an impression . '' 