he liked a hot fire waiting in his house and if it was n't lit , there was hell to pay . did the fact that my grandson knew her mean she was going to become more important in my life ? she was twenty-four , the oldest daughter , and had just left the army after six years . now his voice was far more confident . a bar of soap would last twice as long . you need to go and wait for me in the car . `` but i can promise to care about you . 