the ice shot down my spine . i was almost giddy with relief to see her so happy and healthy . the snow had stopped and the sky was clear once again ; most of the snow would be melted by midday , billy said . between the table and fireplace , she stopped and looked down to see a large dog , who appeared in the moonlight to be a german shepherd , standing at attention and staring at her . you 're the only person who can pull this off . 