i could tell by the look on his face that his mind was whirring as he spoke . the child looked at him puzzled and said , i dont think so . 'and everyone will be so grateful if you come back . ' tearing her gaze from her father , she looked at parker and said , `` i wish you had n't told my father what happened tonight . the celebration is in a couple of hours and i have several visits still to make . i did n't mean to yell at her . 