if pale-man kept his cool , there was nothing at all to fear from being down here . they were making for a little saloon that rose up out of the water . the mangy mutt whirled on me with its upper lip curled back , showing sharp pointed teeth . he would tower above most everyone here . then i did the rounds , greeting everybody . `` when are you going to say that you love me ? '' but you '' re not a deep-downer ? '' you bet , i was in love all right . 