a number of small boats were tied up there . since the person wore a mask , it was impossible to tell who it was . instead , she pulled back , gasped , put her hand over her mouth , and shook her head . i took the cotton cloak and put in on to feel some warmth . he might be physically stronger , but she was n't helpless . i just would n't have thought it 'd be like this . '' she 'd only just told him about the scholarship a few nights ago . 