he took a deep breath , and raised his head again . i looked away , praying she was too involved to notice me . molly drew back , her shoulders stiff . his gaze drifted to her black dress . thomas bore the responsibility anyway-and it was growing heavier the more he thought about it . and if your dance card has remained empty tonight , i will happily fill it . '' `` these kids , these adults , these people , think they have the right to take the lives of others , and for what ? 