she almost fell to the floor on her knees under the weight of overwhelming relief . i have come to know this man so well . they walked in silence for a long time . my tablet goes away when im naughty . you wont get cold or hot . `` too late , '' mike cut her off . most of all , she wished her manner had been gentler with him . sure , im up for a race , she agreed . birds hopped across the lawn , more circling overhead . 