once she reminded herself that he would n't hurt her , she let go of the fear . perhaps he was foolish even to think of acting alone . in the dining room was a table set for two . no i have been tough on you . why are we going upstairs instead of leaving ? '' she went back in the house , to place the flower in the glass where she had put the other . placing my other hand on his shoulder , very gently and slowly , i ease myself onto him . 