his heart still beat fast and his breathing had only begun to slow in the last few minutes . she wanted him so much that she did n't care where they were or how urgent he was . `` well , that 's something to think about , '' i murmured . once black and glittering as volcanic glass , they now glowed a very pale blue . occasionally as she helped with the pies and took part in the conversations , a contrary thought would sneak into her mind and she would find herself hoping somehow that the visit would be forbidden . 