none of us wanted to be quiet , but we felt like we should like someone had begun praying again . the ocean below called up to her with its deep , blue sheet of rolling movement , of potential , and promise of independence . even if it was just kissing and nothing more . and this is perhaps its greatest advantage . `` that makes you exactly like the rest of us-exactly . he certainly is a fine old man , she thought . we moved closer to the barn . 