why didnt you just come out with that right away ? he seemed to be in a good mood . ruby looked surprised by that answer . he smiles again and reaches over with his hand to pat me softly on the head . no parent who loved their child would do what they had done to theirs . can you put the boys to bed ? `` could you use a pound or two of good coffee beans ? '' she was n't going to encourage him , of course , but a girl was allowed to enjoy feeling pretty . 