`` it 's going to be nice seeing you again every day . he met me halfway , sweeping his lips over mine . you know , make more of a jerk of myself . but they got some nice pictures of you two . ' without looking away , he told her seriously , `` i can assure you , laura , that when it comes to me , the lady takes equal pleasure in giving me what i desire . '' i should have tried to sharpen the axe myself . '' too late for that , he thought . 