`` but listen to me when i say this . she stood on her tiptoes to kiss me and i returned her affection eagerly . leave it to me old chap ! he stroked one hand from the roots of my hair all the way to the ends . i 'd be happy with a sandwich or cheese and crackers . the light seemed to catch in his scar as he passed the candle . `` and we met in december , sir . '' her heart was pounding with a mixture of fear and excitement . 