he pauses and i can hear his pulse hammering . she had her pistol aimed at the man . at the thought , a deep blush rushed up my throat and over my cheeks , skin heating in its wake . whatever that task may be , they are convinced that the fate of all creation depends on it . '' from the distance , i see a for sale sign , and know i 'm home . he had no trouble meeting girls , would go out with them two , three , four weeks , and then lose interest . 