the art of using words as weapons appeals to me . the grass is so tall i wonder if it 's ever been mowed . `` i will be nearby if you need me . '' she was delighted to find chris aboard , then embarrassed to be the center of so much attention . it had been horrible from the beginning . start with a truth , she said back . now , would you cut it out ? '' a life with you would never be a waste , no matter where we ended up . 