he wanted to kiss her ... right now . `` like '' might be too strong of a word . he had on a long , dark overcoat , though it was not cold , and he almost seemed to be standing to attention ; his arm was extended in a stiff gesture . i was a fool of the highest order . were you expecting it to be a woman ? `` when you show you care about something , someone , it can make you weak . '' perhaps he would have to make a run for it at some stage . 