i got here as fast as i could , but they told me you were already in the operating room . miles smiled at his friend to let him know he was indeed doing well and looked about carefully once more as he gazed once more at the colorful little houses around him . `` i do n't think -- - '' `` try , '' she cut me off with a scowl . he raised his face to mine , and i lowered my mouth to his . he dropped the hair into the bowl . 