forcing a smile , he stroked the bird with the back of one knuckle , trying to act as though the appearance had been expected . i had to eat frozen burritos for a month for these . '' `` i 'm not saying the natural order is right , and we should go back to it . father francis nodded in understanding , however . that 's a different discussion , and yes , i 'd say it 's possible . '' now the man was getting moody , in need of support and money . 