`` a writing kind of job , '' he said , and smiled again . she looked at him with curiosity . then he moved to his sister , took her hand and led her toward the family room . so i 'm all washed up , he thought . `` so you can see what she 's thinking about ? '' i figured troy was just trying to be a friend , he and i were solid deep down and he 'd get over this . no one came to or left the table ? a nice straw lodge bed would be wonderful . 