then without looking back at her , he walked to the other side of the bridge and got in his truck , where he remained until they all had crossed . you promised to tell me 'later , ' and now is later . '' a quiet , fluttering moth , her eyes had spoken , peering up at him as nancy was now , deep glittering pools of conversation , questions for which no answers were asked . violet was short , her head only coming up to his shoulder when she stood . 