somehow , even having spent only a few days in the man 's company , kit felt closer to him than she 'd ever felt to her own father . thank the dear lord for that ! no one can remember why vegetables are supposed to be part of a meal . the sparkle and setting saying it all . he stands and takes his dishes to the sink . i do n't mean to suggest that he had gone weird on me . i patted down the jeans and jacket i had worn , but i found nothing . 