surely there was something right in front of his nose , if he could only see it for what it was ... i back up a little , and his face is lower . she seemed to think it was important . youre not very smart back then . it was out of its cast , but he 'd need physical therapy before it was truly right again . `` there 's no easy way to say this . i hike across the lawn toward the corner of the street so i can read the street sign , knowing it could be worse . 