as we moved through the gates and left the estate , i was sure of two things . she found herself drawn in by the group of nine and ten year olds . people lock their houses at night ... do n't look at me that way , it 's a fact . his voice was like the sweetest honey . it was a matter of fact to him and that was all . sighing , he said , its a long story , pres . the fuse was still burning , but a slow match now . 