the others nodded , though some only reluctantly . he 'd provided us with clean , dry clothes . it was all homely and welcoming . along with chips and soda , they ate to their hearts ' content . `` this is the time to enjoy what 's freely offered with no worries of tomorrow . `` are you going to ask me to marry you ? '' she would ask him later what all that was about if the opportunity presented itself . what if i cant convince them to give the task up ? 