she wished she could read him better . he did not have many friends , but i offered him all the friendship i could . i just do n't think there 's any other way for us to learn the lessons we 're here to learn . '' that would be a real case of hitting my head against a brick wall . mae did n't relax until they were on the subway , and although she tried to hide it , her hands shook . he pats my bottom when he finishes as he always does . 