he tossed the knife lightly to ned . you were just a baby , a few months old , i was only seven . '' she glanced over when i walked in and pointed toward the little office . i was expecting him to just walk in ! he looked down at this watch . then you 'd have no need to be afraid . '' the day was hot , even this late in the afternoon , and i started to sweat immediately . he looked into her eyes , and she nodded . 