in fact the old man didnt so much ask me questions about myself , but told me . `` it is the only place we might be safe . '' the morning was overcast and rainy , dark , and they slept until almost noon , the first time that had happened for either of them in as long as they could remember . to her credit , she did n't back away . `` that 's fine , as long as she does n't mind . '' he returned to the cockpit with a bottle of champagne and four glasses . 