i needed to believe he 'd live up to that pledge now . some of the arctic cold pierced into smith 's guts . he got up and waved a peace sign at me and he was handcuffed right in front of the cell bars . he looked around at the crowd . finally , the other woman takes my hand , giving me a genuine but curious smile . a few days later it was new years eve . he places his foot on the lower rail while lighting his pipe . 