and then ... '' the man paused and passed his hand over his face . 'then why are you calling me ? ' he twisted the knob but the door was locked . you do know what a joke is , do n't you ? '' some grain , some vegetables and a few berries . bless it , the mower started on the first pull and she worked her way across the yard , finding her zone , taking pleasure in the neat rows of cut grass in her wake . 