the train moved under us and i waved frantically as the people i loved most grew smaller and smaller into the distance . her eyes raced over the words , barely believing them . they 'd carried an air mattress and sleeping bags over from the cabin and planned to camp out here tonight , to get the feel for the space , as she 'd put it to him earlier . when i broke that glass beneath my foot and watched our mothers clap and cheer , i knew that marrying ruth was the most life-changing thing i 'd ever done . 