She spoke sullenly, careful to show no interest or pleasure, and he spoke in a fast, bright monotone. Connie looked past him to theother boy, taking her time. He had fair brown hair, with a lock that fell onto his forehead. His sideburns gave him a fierce,embarrassed look, but so far he hadn't even bothered to glance at her. Both boys wore sunglasses. The driver's glasses weremetallic and mirrored everything in miniature.