there 's a long pause and storm swallows , considering it . he pinned her to the door as he kissed her . the more life she lived rather than read about , the more the words took on real meaning for the first time . travel had apparently had a positive effect on them . iris stopped next to a tree stump . at least , i hoped they did n't because they 'd be disappointed . and it ca n't change anything anyway . `` i 'm just gon na doze before i go home . '' 