reluctant as he was to admit it , he did feel a bond with the boy , and a sense of responsibility . he allowed himself to stumble and lose balance but both soldiers grabbed his arms . she rode him faster , sending him into a frenzy . with them in town , everyone would feel safe . well you got into this school so you have to be pretty smart . usually she likes getting a good scrub . after pulling the covers over her , he kissed her on the forehead and told her to rest for a while . 