not that they did n't respect him , like him even . `` i will do my best not to be a bother . '' it makes me feel like im in a pbs drama . the things he was saying scared her , but still she had to put her hands to her mouth and giggle at the woebegone expression on his face . i glanced toward my mother , who gave him a sad , knowing smile . `` but the reception and- '' `` leave it . '' maybe sam does truly love me . 