from your tiny picture in the paper , i later realized . he gave a tired nod and finished what was left of his coffee . `` any chance i can talk you into staying here and getting some more rest ? '' `` no , that 's not quite accurate - he took me out to dinner . make a fire , live off the land , build a house out of twigs and chewing gum ... so like your father . then they rushed out of the door . `` you could come over here for dinner . 