you could find out what you wanted to know . although the alligator did not understand precisely why he searched or for what , he kept looking . think carefully though , because there will be no going back once you decide . gee , he must have been thrilled down to his toes . the major stubbed out the cigarette . if they were okay , they probably were planning some counter-attack . still the boy cried as if his heart was broken . she sobbed and struggled to break free . 