for the first time in over two years , he felt human again and he did n't even know why . but she could n't just sit there and take stock of her injuries . we got back to the wash hole and i stepped behind some bushes and put on my swimming trunks . i moved in a little closer to him . sincerely , mrs. steers and that was all there was to it ? once there , lucy put a hand to her mouth and drew in a delighted breath . she took his words at face value . 