`` she loves you , '' she said simply . i shouted , trying to sound like i was n't afraid . he unbuttoned his coat slowly , one dark button at a time . a clean face stood out on the streets . they both stare down him as they walk towards their car . hell , i tried it-so did you . '' he knew shed been staring at him . then i stood up and said , `` well , in that case-perhaps you ought to say a prayer for your father and then go and sit near the bow . '' 