i later served under him during world war one . hot pain flashed up her calf . the grins in the room were broad now . i stopped to talk to some people . he shoved aside boxes and jumped over jumbled furniture to reach her . `` i thought gator would know the area better and find it easier . '' clay commented , opening a packet of croissants . he looked into more windows and glanced at people passing by . she knew it was unsafe to let him savor the first cup too long . 