of course that thought led to another , that there was another pole he 'd love to show her , one that was definitely pointing north . of course , what was standing up between his legs also offered welcome proof . then he understood whom she was talking about . but , then he thought he would yell out , as he saw a scarlet skirt disappear into the darkness of the night . he nodded in my fingers , then frowned . his voice cracked , and my heart cracked a little at the same time hearing it . 