`` you know , the blind see with their hands . '' so that when she finally married one day , she 'd know she found the best man standing beside her . i think she may have saved my life . thank you very much for the flowers . '' `` i do believe the fort 's commander is preparing to remove the cannon , madam , '' he said , snapping shut his brass telescope with a click . she did n't want to end up in a yelling match with their grandmother . 