he did not take his eyes off of him , even as he snatched the opened envelope from his hand . his first day they put him right to work . a woman on the other end yawns into the phone as you pick it up . `` i think he does more than just see into time . but what was the point in getting a job here when i might as well get a job anywhere else in the country ? what if he shows up again ? i try to pull myself closer to peter , but i ca n't . 