pulling off the lid while looking straight at her , he took a gulp before putting the lid back on and holding the coffee out to her . because he 'd never take her when she did n't want him . shed been a beautiful woman before tragedy wrote its story across her face . you have no idea how much comfort that gave me over the years . '' pity was the last thing i wanted from the detective - or from anyone else . sir , i am sorry that you did not wake up . 