he looked from the ticket up at his fathers somewhat anxious face and smiled white and welcoming teeth . it took only a little self-control to stay focused . he had left here after giving his new address to his sister and kissing her cheek , telling her they were both free now . that had to come first , right ? `` two men , about fifty yards east of us . or if she 'd been reading him and playing off those nerves to see if he 'd respond to them . 