ya see , they form a tiny table for our magnificent feast . i did n't get worried until they set 'em on fire . second day of rain after a spell of fine weather . `` i think we should do an introduction thing around the table and tell a little bit about ourselves , '' he said . no sense in trying to shield her from the truth when it was plain that she still knew him better than anyone else ever had . the palm of the soldier 's riding glove was stained red . 