sally ran to a nearby window and stared out , her heart pounding . he tried to look like somebody she did n't need to worry about so much . i will do everything in my power to see to your protection . he was right , the stranger remembered the warning . nancy is preparing a yummy course of smoked salmon . any time i mention his name or think on him , a vision of him opens to my eyes . '' `` about how much she liked me . '' tough , dark skin replaces his natural covering . 