they soon got closer to the spot where the tunnel had opened into a level piece of land . she asked `` no , no , it felt like effort to say , `` a stranger . i put my hands over my ears , overwhelmed by their enthusiasm . who else 's life are you going to ruin ? '' you gave me the gift of time with her . i did not want to talk about it . he stood there in his tuxedo , looking more gorgeous than any man had a right to . 