i 'd had quite enough talking for the evening . that forced her to risk a relationship , even though she knew they could only be together for a few months-if his interest lasted that long . they 'd catch the coach tomorrow , thank you . he 's a bad man , and i wish i 'd never talked her into letting me spend the summer with him . except smith was n't diving for the knife in his hands , he already had one . it was the longest line ever . and from a man i thought would never want me . 