there came a sound like that of ice cracking in a cold winter night . maybe , for one night , she could forget about everything else and just ... be with him . at five oclock each day she would take tea in bed , which her husband would bring to her . his gaze returned to the miniature in his hand . `` you think it will make a difference ? '' i wanted them to see the statue rolling around on the floor of the front seat , but having them this close was a double-edged sword . 