`` it did n't go well , i take it ? '' id never seen a more hideous dress in all of my life ! `` they do n't hate him , '' she said . the mans face was pink with effort . nothing but rain that hung in the air without falling . i made a sound like a peep and soon my ears were ringing with fear . `` lee said for me to relieve you , '' the man said in that same gruff voice . 