Tom’s Crossing, by Mark Z. Danielweski

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"Guess this time I win, he whispered when she finally leaned down.
What are you talkin about you darned fool?
Ain't no way in heck you gonna catch me this time.
Landry made to thump him on his chest, but of course she didn't, might've broken clean through. Just the same a fire did come into her own eyes, which by his grin showed he already understood her language of flame. Oh, you ain't won yet, Tom. I might just come after you and tag you out there. Just you wait!
I'll wait, but I better be waitin a long time."