the question was whether she was willing to take the chance that he did love her and marry him on blind faith . the color disappears-then so do i . never make a promise or give your word about something that you do not intend to keep . she stood and watched for a moment until he got so far away she could no longer see him and then she headed down the beach in the opposite direction . a sad smile lifted the corner of his mouth , and although he did n't respond , she knew he understood . 