`` with my father a couple of times . after a time , the head nodded once . she nibbled on the toast and watched him . true , it was two seasons old and probably should have been made over before now , but it was comfortable and wore well . he went to congress to make the world better . '' it 's the kind of smile where no words are needed , because everything is said with the curve of your lips . his hand slid down the curve of her jaw , stroked her neck . 