peter threw it out , his forehead wrinkled as if he were considering a particular idea that had just come to him . the college girl sat slightly apart from us , trying to look at ease . just concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other . `` because of last night , '' he said . `` you 'd think i 'd be used to it by now . it was clear as day now . so i feel a bit cocky about that . '' breathing hard , he pushes aside the branches that slap at his face . 