if she screws up , i 'm putting the blame entirely on you . under his eyes , dark shadows loom . i knew i needed a second or two to get it together . she felt her cheeks and forehead heat up , and smacked his arm . she turned again as they passed a champagne fountain : an enormous silver dish , the centerpiece a mermaid with a jar pouring sparkling wine down her bare back . this went on until at last i stood up and went to him . i have n't seen the guy around here before . 