`` i notice you did n't mention the commander as one of those people you feared disappointing . `` i was n't going to ask you to come as a guest . '' i could see the doubt in even linus 's face about what she 'd told them . she knew all these things and still could n't stop herself from loving him . matter of fact , i was going to tell you their story when we got to the nursery , but it might make you feel better to hear it now . 