ma 's eyes was n't so good , and she needed a lot of light for sewing . `` i hope you never see one like it , '' grey said shortly . said josh as he stood up . he smelled of earth , of days in summer before the rain comes , or days in winter just before the snow . chris wrapped his arm around her waist , trying to pull her back , but she refused to release the curtain , refused to be torn away . 