her heart leaped into her throat and her pulse raced . you look ... '' she studied me , `` happy . '' `` how long until you bang someone up there after hours ? '' she asked , as she fixed her hair . `` you 're so difficult , '' he said . her hands have been laid upon her chest , and in the right one she clutches an ivory chess piece . he lowered his voice so that only i could hear him . the two of you probably have a lot to talk about . 