there were sounds of heavy breathing and grunting coming from the corridor . she was n't sure whom she asked , who would answer her . the abbey that had been her home for so long , and the comforting presence of the sisters , was no longer available to her . i thought i 'd just cut to the chase . if you do n't have a clue , you ca n't be blamed . he hurried back to his car , air puffing out in front of him . 