if he 's on drugs or drunk or something , i can probably get more information about cross-and that 's the reason i 'm following him , after all . she had a special voice , that indicated her womanish tenderness . as i make my way to the hall , i pass tess . blizzards came and went , with only the bright sun to give relief . i do n't want them in my brain . the ground was light and covered with a thin layer of snow . time stood still as the three of them moved together . 