`` was n't it just yesterday that old man took a shot ? '' she always looks worried and troubled . lost in embarrassment over my bumbling , i did n't even realize it was the perfect moment until i saw grace 's eyes close , face lifted toward mine . maybe that 's why they want to send me . he gave his head a tiny shake , taking another long drag on the cigarette . you stay back , you hear me ? she was average height , maybe five-six , which made her approximately a foot shorter than me . 