the dog barked and yelped and growled as it pulled at its chain . two men , but one was bleeding pretty badly , i said . and why did the sight of him make me feel so uncomfortable ? of all the passengers he was the only attractive man or perhaps it was that he found her attractive , she was a professional , with eyes alone they could cut deals . `` what is your last name anyway ? '' we pledge our continued fidelity to our great and important ally . 