the demons would have to charge up the hill at us while we fired down at them . it all added together to blind thomas even more . she threw her head back and let out a rich , hearty laugh . he cut them , he carved them , but first , he marked them with a brand . did the rest of town already know her feelings for that man ? she stared down at the dull metal table and whispered , you know ? whenever she did , she 'd start to cry . '' 