and what a wonderful father he already is , despite his shortcomings . i suppose it got lost all by itself ! '' right on the outer rim , ' she argued . `` and your report on the fighting ? '' he smiles down at me as we begin walking towards the hotel , side by side . `` oh ... '' i fall silent again , unable to think of a single interesting thing to say . but my tears were gone only momentarily . it was wrong to desire that girl . 