i only told him this because i still respect your right to privacy and know you were buddies . it is a thing that does not soften to the human condition . i have to be with them again . '' absolutely the only thing mildly wicked about her was her sense of humor . my dad seemed to know what i was talking about when i told him where we were going . i lifted my face to the cooling water , letting it wash away the sting from my eyes . 