although from that day forward if the bus sat out in the hot sun we were forced to leave the windows open . `` need i remind you that i turned you down ? '' it sounds much deeper now , much more intense . `` i should n't care to think so , '' he said , polite as usual . surviving that fire-escaping their half sister-had put everything in perspective . `` your grandmother rose from bed , then ? '' `` jesus , this is turning into a paper-chase ! '' one of the suits shouted as they approached him . 