oh , thats not really now , now , we have to make sure , she said . i ca n't explain why it 's happening or why it 's him , but my body knows even if my mind does n't . i grab the knife , quickly climb the tree , and carefully peek my head over the edge of the wall . aye , but he 'd failed the lass and he was at a loss as to how to make it to her . you can take your first steps anywhere . 