what a darling you are , he said , gathering her up once more . his expression went blank for a moment . `` now what do you say we go on back ? `` you really just want to go to bed , do n't you ? '' `` i think it 's cute and rather romantic . '' `` i thought i 'd get something to eat , thought maybe that would calm me down . '' finally , with a deep breath , his turns to me and continues . 