and there was her dad again , peering over the top of his paper , with that look . i loved him more than i 'd ever thought possible , every ridiculous line and every lopsided smile . she studied them like she was going to be quizzed on them later or something . nearer and nearer the city grew , and taller and taller it soared . beanie , a lean , attractive woman somewhere in her mid-forties , was likely to be playing tennis or doing volunteer work . i sat up , suddenly feeling relaxed again . 