she might not have let herself say the words , even to herself , but she 'd fallen flat on her face in love with him from that first night . `` they vacuum on thursdays for the weekend . '' i just grabbed lauras survival guide , said mark . i felt my shoulders slump with disappointment , then tense as panic set in . finally , when everyone had gotten a good , long look at me , i faced madeline again . the king 's wit replied from where he sat holding the reins . 