each one was longer than the one id been in , and i wasnt willing to wait any longer . `` my husband died about six months ago , '' she said . i stopped my pawing at my tears and glanced up at him with a raised eyebrow . her husband gave a brief bitter laugh . he didnt quite know what to say , but part of him did want to be in the company with the captain even though his mustache seemed to twitch every now and then . hurry now , i will untie your hair . 