i was about to get into it with him , but i did n't think that would help . every movement he made was clearer than the daylight . pointing out to sea , he explained the goal of the competition . of course , it 's better to be careful . '' he was trying hard to project an image , but she could read his face and she could see his worry , and she touched his hand as he came close . she could see no obvious entrance at the base . 