suddenly , the weight of the world seemed to rest on his right shoulder . they were arm-and-arm just during the short walk to his car . `` i have an interview in paris , '' i lied . do n't get mad that i did n't tell anyone till now . '' holding the flag made the climb tricky . `` well , why did n't you tell me that ? '' i kissed her back upward and along her spine , creating a path to her ear . better to corner her on her own ship . 