not as well as for playing a guitar , you understand , or for hitting a baseball , but about what they feel my life is worth . '' not even an army could protect itself from ambush here . `` to be honest , i do n't remember exactly , but i 'm sure i had to get some injection or other . i was using her need to help to get her to spend time with me . `` please , '' he said again , giving her his most earnest smile . 