is that what you 're asking ? '' still standing to attention as if he too was in uniform . that 's not the way to act around predators . she was n't sure when her opportunity would come . chance shouted in the background and cassie apologized to him . hers was wavy , though , and fell down her shoulders . i know you 're a bit congested between the ears , but come on . '' on the stone above the hearth , a photograph caught my attention . 