two girls , they were placed in my protection . you made it yours and i think the two of you as business partners have a lot to offer this city . '' everyone had their eyes glued to the hopeful fellow , waiting in vain for him to flutter a single blink and rescue them from his freezing stare . he had continued to fight because a military life was all he knew . she whirled around on the bench , alarm clear on her face . she was n't sure if it was molly or laura who handed her the towel . 