pulling the handle up and out , he presses it into my hand , and before i can react , he leans in close and brushes my cheek with a kiss . he was tall , wiry and cute and grinned at me . i have no idea regarding the other two -- not that their services would be needed . at vera 's entrance , she turns slowly . we can go far from this place if that is your desire , my love . `` you told me you were twenty-five . 