`` i realize this is a poor showing on my part . '' i had my chance , too , but no , i had to hold on to this crazy idea that kisses were supposed to be all romantic and planned . '' he gripped her shoulders and twisted her round until she sat sideways on his lap and could face him , even if he could n't see her . the last ferry was leaving the harbour . i would have remembered seeing material of this nature , believe me . as she crossed the stage , a pole caught her eye . 