`` yes , '' he said , and his voice was thick again . the car was careening in jerks as the cops fired into it . or take , for example , a case three years ago . the debt collectors were n't quite so polite . we never tell them what theyre looking for . how the hell do you think he possibly understands anything ? `` so , do you want my phone number ? '' not for him , and not for his friends . that did n't seem right , but she did n't waste time worrying about it . 