they may come down a bit now they 're gone . he forced a smile at his secretary and told her he was going home to change . beads of water inside the stall . i wrote her number down in four places plus , i e-mailed it to myself so i wouldnt lose it . i have known the theory for nearly four years , but this is my first successful test . '' piper sat on the edge of the bed , her expression thoughtful , as her skinny legs dangled toward the floor like thick twigs . 