see those trees lying over there ; i think that the beavers made a dam of them . maybe he 'd meant a was watching her-maybe he 'd seen a spying . `` some of the females may not want the males they are with , but may be forced to stay with them anyway ? he raised a hand , as if to push away their questions , and cast a searching look beyond them . flora leaned across and put her hand on his arm . leaning down , i press my lips to her cheek , kissing her . 