Men had been known to last longer, though, Jake thought.

At first Jake thought she was looking for a home.

Jake thought about this for a moment or two, then got up and went outside.

I should have kept my eye on him, Jake thought.

The end wouldn't be so bad, Jake thought, if only he could talk to his father one more time.

I was beginning to figure something like this, thought Jake.

As if she were a child, Jake thought, who needed to hold someone's hand for support.

Jake thought the whole trip was too much of a chance.

But of course it was a green country, Jake thought.

Jake was thinking about all the people lost to him.