and i ca n't think why i thought you were a teacher . '' i think he 's been rooting for you both . 'if we could cross the great river , we might , ' said another voice . he 'd been rude and unreasonable when she 'd only been showing concern for him . he did not have to explain or apologize for any decision he might make . it hurt ... but then it did n't . `` first , i fear i must tell you that there has been another murder in the neighborhood . '' 