`` she 's not the only one , '' daisy told him . and then he realized that he was no longer able to get his breath . she started to say something , then closed her mouth . if i had to choose someone , i would pick his wife . i didnt feel like getting up today . jenny directed the question at her father . he wouldnt have left me up here all alone . then , because he could n't not touch her , he softly stroked a hand over her hair . 