i named him after my stubborn father ... well adopted father actually but still he has his attitude . * *you were n't really interested in that lamp , were you ? but this is something you really need to know . '' please know that without the slightest doubt . we both took deep breaths , layers of muscle relaxing . and he took his time doing so . 'he had them with him , obviously . ' she wondered how far that sound might travel . then i shall be on my way . '' 