of course , what else were we to expect from those people ? my mouth hung open for a long moment . `` and if you think she can be ? '' `` this is your take-down , babe . id like a drink , if you dont mind . there was n't anyone else to look after us ; it was just me . no , they would n't turn him in . already , plans were being made for tomorrow . would you be interested in looking over my shoulder ? their postures were stiff and defensive . 