he laid out its contents on the coverlet . it is only when i stand up that i realize something else is missing . so beautiful and all mine , at least for tonight . it 's better if you go this way . '' she pats him on the shoulder . she walked toward the end of the line of cars . `` it was n't a creaking sound ; it was more like someone brushed against the wall . '' `` do n't be sorry , '' he tells me firmly . 