the desperate need to be free of his clutches fills her every pore . he looked at her briefly and then away , i dont know . `` what was with all his questions ? in the darkness and in the confusion i saw that he lost his footing as well , falling against the path , water rushing around him as he did . she was pretty , but she never went out . i feel safe enough , i added , but with a mouthful like that , the f was a tough act and the s wasnt much easier . 