it was usual for both james and i to only return home after eight . but if she was engaged , then why did she even ask him to come back ? it flew in ugly rain , smearing the winter grass of the narrow field . `` they know me here , '' he said . could you dry the back of me off ? would i regret never allowing myself to enjoy every hour of this week ? while shed been talking , chris was unwrapping the plastic wrap from the sandwich . 