i slipped inside and closed the door behind me . he cant talk to you like that , dad . `` i know you think she 's pretty- '' `` you know that because i think you 're pretty . '' i wish i was stronger , but still i hesitate . i was working on an international jewelry ring . i had found a black lace cocktail dress in a clearance sale last year at the end of the season . i did n't even realize she was listening to us . 