the photograph will be in the mails with a full report to be opened and acted upon if i do n't show up in good health in new york tomorrow . a muttered curse sounded as something thumped just inside . that 's why you were able to stay , eric . `` i used to go with a friend when i was younger . he could walk away any second . she finally calmed down enough to sit by the window , looking out into the courtyard , her emotions slowly coming under control . 