somehow that seemed like mere foolishness to her now . she wrapped her arms around his neck , tugging him down . looking in the cabin , his heart sank . `` they are not here , monsieur , '' said a voice . his shoulders dropped ever-so-slightly as he closed one eye to aim down the barrel of his gun . my view shifted past him to the clock on the wall . `` you do n't want to do that , '' she said . i know youre smart and tough , but i just got you back , i said . 