she turned back to sit on it , across , and just a little ahead of me . she sniffed the flowers and smiled . do you mean on the ship ? '' i 'd also seen her bend a steel rod with her hand , but now did n't seem the best time to mention it . but men , well , they 're so sensitive , you know ? '' they rode on in silence for a few minutes . the competition is fierce , fiery , and final . 