it 's not necessary to assure me with every remark and gesture that you 're aware of my sex . rod considered jumping in his car and going after her . she opened the door and grabbed the card . the queen was watching her hungrily . it would take a lot of berry-picking money to get a bike like that . he urged , lifting up her face with a gentle pressure under her chin . her voice cracked and she went for the tissue . and he turned and walked away . 