we also have five different stories of mary beth 's taking revenge on those who tried to cheat her . she released the nervous breath she 'd been holding . how were they going to gather information from a place-and people-they knew nothing about ? i ca n't drink and aim sharp weapons alone . '' old and dead before his time ? her fingers were locked tight around the base of the torch . he hauled himself out to sit beside her . she glided back to the kitchen . 