they think the german u-boats are trying to destroy the undersea cable . `` of course there would be overlap - there are still a few stone age peoples around today . his arms wrapped around her back . `` can you get that pot down for me ? '' she again was quiet then she whispered , `` you 're right . '' do n't tell me i was supposed to keep it a secret . '' she wished with all her heart she could have had a sibling . 