he 'd just cleared the vehicle when- the truck hit them again . apparently she 'd encouraged him enough to ask her out to dinner a second time . i expected him to slow under my weight , but he did n't . it is not easy to explain these things to someone who does not understand . she wore the best of her jewelry , and sam even bought a thirty-three dollar tie for the occasion . i wanted to provide for grace , shelter her , and love her . 