it was a fair vote , she said without remorse or regret . maybe nothing but , yea , there is another thing . we do n't want the whole guard changing shift at once . at the far end , i notice a group of old rusty iron doors running along one wall . `` to some extent , '' he said again . he was still for a moment longer before he said , `` you really love him , do n't you ? '' reaching the hangar he twisted , fighting the rising lump in his throat . 