`` do n't say it , '' she pleaded softly . `` i 'd be thrilled if he found someone to make him happy . he should know-he could knock back bottles of whiskey without even a twitch . `` did the border patrol ever get investigated ? '' slick rolled back in shock , landing on his bottom with a clatter . they would take this day by day . the guy made a good point in that i did know something about the subject . 