`` if we happen to be able to make up a language we both understand are these the first words you 'd like them to hear ? '' or you stole the money yourself . would i joke about something like this ? her body gripped his tightly , insistently . still , a miss was as good as a mile . if either of them find out i told you that story , i 'm toast . `` but i do n't see how anyone could have lived through the collapse of that building . 