he might just as well have run the perimeter on a bet and let a dasher have at him . it wasnt really that bad , he said . the shoes were designer flip-flops with little orange-and-yellow jeweled bees for decoration . he really had me worried , nothing ever shook deans cool demeanor . it felt like rising in an elevator . the time was fast approaching when he 'd have to make up his mind . have to clear rubble before you can build . tomorrow would be a big day so i have to sleep now . 