i had more important things on my mind . having to find shelter wherever we could . `` it is four , '' he allowed quietly . `` got us a spot right on the water , '' he said . he gave me a crooked grin to make sure i knew he was only joking . they have been watching for so long . to the left was a bank of windows . he took a cigarette from a pack , placed it between his lips and waited . i turned another page , and found more little paper flags . 