the next shot shows the boat sailing over the swells , its two sails pulling it along at a good clip , sending spray flying over the bow . `` okay , but give me a chance to settle this in my own mind . at the moment , i just need someone intelligent who can listen , and help me sort out the facts . slipping out the front door , i pulled my gloves out of my pockets and put them on . who 'd taken on him and his daughters to make a home for them . 