go ... ill stay with him until you get back . quite the little comedian , arent we ? she 'd let her grief and fear lead her . all that lean , hard strength was pressed against her back in a most distracting way . realized that her fingers had begun to stroke the back of his palms . you know just how stupid and pathetic i really am . '' 'where 's the nearest village that way ? ' either youre too young or im too old . she could n't afford to be caught again . 