it would only be better if the puppy could purr . `` what you need is a write-up in the la times , '' he said . and why are n't you at heather 's ? '' the word meant nothing to him , so he reached for me again . josh replaces the lid on the fruit and throws it in the cooler . i was momentarily out of sight of the first herd when i spotted another group up ahead of me , blocking my way . 