it took all her courage to keep her eyes on him as she made her way around to stand before him , to look upon his face . 'do you know how high it goes ? ' `` just a club soda for me , '' faith said , turning to her sister-in-law . `` only if you want to be involved . it did n't have legs at all . not feeling your hand holding my finger when you took your first step . the first time in his life he had put down the bottle . 