The two men talked for a while until their glasses were empty. James insisted on buying the next round and David felt slightly foolishfor his earlier ...houghts. He figured that James was just lonely andbeing friendly. When they finished their drinks, James got up to say good night. "I've enjoyed talking to you," said James. "If you're ever in Bostongive me call." He took out one of his business cards and then wrote something on theback. "Old card, my new number is on the back," said James. David. Jack took her face in his hands and stared into her eyes. He said, “I know that we have just pledged ourselves to each other in front of God and our friends and family. I want to make a private promise to you. I promise that I will do all that is in my power to give you a good life.”Jack’s emotion filled promise took Melissa by surprise. Her eyes filled with tears knowing that he would fulfill that promise or die trying. In a way, his declaration struck her more than the vows exchanged in the. There was no burglar alarm on the door this time, so they got inside with no trouble. Joseph sprayed one of the aerosol cans about, looking for the sign of infra red beams. He found two immediately, but they were protecting the liquor stores. The cash register drawer was standing open, empty, as if to show would be thieves that there was no reason to smash it up.Other than that, they could not find any sign of burglar alarms or even an acknowledgment that such might be needed. They looked. Their hair was straight, black or dark brown where it could be seen beneath their helmets, and most of them had short beards. There were no horses or wagons to be seen, and all of the men bore heavy packs."We sure don't want to get mixed up with that bunch. Still think we're on Earth?" Jewel asked Tony softly when the soldiers had marched on past."Well, sure. They're human beings, aren't they. Not some kind of monsters," Tony answered, sullenly. "They looked like some kind of Indians to me.".