she raises her fingers to her lips , as if concentrating , or as if hiding her mouth from me , or as if to feel the words she speaks . i scowl at her but ca n't keep a straight face . well , at least gram seemed to be rooting for the underdog . and if so , might i safely assume i passed ? '' when i saw her just inside the doors of the airport , i put my arms around her and she started to cry . they 're good people but prefer a simple life . 