dee was pale , and she was looking up at him with a brand of fear in her eyes he 'd only seen twice before . `` sure , '' i said , then could n't help asking , `` so . he leaned down and glanced out the window . `` i just want to go with you . he meant every word , despite what else he believed about her . right , he said and then as he closed the door , he said , see , things are already looking up . 