i hugged her to me , never wanting to let her go . he must have offered her some encouragement to begin with . shed never be thin , but as long as she didnt do any wild dancing , the dress would work . make sure the professor gets out , wont you ? her father was in the kitchen sorting out dinner . it feels the same as it always has when we 're together . `` this wo n't take long , '' he said , `` but it 's very important . '' 