my arms folded over my chest as i spoke to him . i wondered if his hurt went so deep that he could never heal . it took almost five days to reach the bridge marlin spoke of . but now , all at once , the fire of it was gone . i 'm sure nothing would give you greater pleasure than to take a needle to my hide . '' i turn around and continue to my car . he turned around and aimed the gun . what are ya getting at ben ? '' 