but she knew her son and every indication she saw said that mack was in love with this girl . 'you will come to regret it , ' she told him honestly . `` i mean , for getting me out of there with my pride intact , '' i added , flushing deeper . hesitating , he tapped it on the plate . `` perhaps there is some truth in your words , little one . '' way back when and the way he spoke about you last weekend . 