he turned his attention to the scene across from the building . i dont have a date yet , he admitted , giving me another pointed look . again , he examined the stock of wood and was well pleased with it . you have n't imagined how it would be between us now ? '' before my mother accused me of being marked by evil . the silence was broken as more high pitched laughter swirled through the air . `` let me take your mind off mark , '' i said . 