QUOTE : With a resounding bang, the door burst open. A crazed man gaped at her with piercing and anguished blue eyes. Grunting, he staggered inside and collapsed face first to the floor.<br /><br />Max launched into a cacophony of barking, racing around the man as if the spaniel had made a conquest.<br /><br />A cold wind chilled the cottage while Jane tried to steady the poker with both hands and point it at the burly form. He didn't move.<br /><br />Max whimpered and licked the man's face. Then the dog curled up beside him.<br /><br />Jane gaped. "Merciful father.