asks the king for a second time . `` the nurse said you could have one soon . '' his breath touched her lips as she gasped in surprise , his mouth following . i leave in late december , so i need to get as much money under my belt as i can . '' they had their cake on a big plate . why could he not let the dead rest in peace ? but then , thats precisely what it did do . raja didnt have many close friends , either personal or professional . 