but we need to understand and know this alien race , well before they know us . and while i was n't quite certain of all that meant , i was beginning to have a better idea . he smiled warmly and laid his pipe in the brass holder . stay close to home , she said . 'i was about t ' send out search parties t ' find y ' , do n't y ' know . ' she 'd fought way too hard for him to ever give up . 