he jerked from the surprise of it . she did not ask permission to enter , just entered , carrying a small bag in her arms , almost as you would a baby . the girls laughed again and slowed , moved past him to the left . he wanted to know everything about her little body . the frogs were still at it . he looked down the metal railing , down there . you could have an artists studio up here , he suggested . my father nodded and said quietly , true . i break the kiss and lean back . 