there were many times that i spent my day out in the woods with him . she tied the rope around the railing and wrapped the blanket around her hands . `` if it makes you feel better , it would n't have worked out anyway . even so , the hint of amusement in her voice was soothing , and i relaxed , knowing that - oddly enough - i 'd be safe now . `` tonight for them , but today over here . '' my head was still heavy when i stepped out of the taxi . 