the poor creature was immediately conscious that the effect of her words on her own position must be mischievous . now go and tell your families youre safe . if he really wanted to leave them in the dust , he could in a second . he moved to the side of the bathtub , kneeling as he rested his chin on his hands . this was a well-worn argument between the two and mike was having none of it . how she was supposed to feel . 