but i did n't dare mess it up between us ... . '' `` what about ruth ? '' it was already after midnight and it was too late for checking out the maximum volume of the music boxes . putting his hands on his hips , he looked away . `` the food here really is excellent . when chris greeted him and introduced him to pansy she realized he was having difficulty speaking . lyric appears above me , worry written all over her face as she throws her helmet off . 