her voice broke slightly on the word . sue arrived home about twenty minutes later and i delivered the good news . it was more than a mere responsibility and , in truth , i did n't feel at all ready . ( gee i hope i do n't hurt him ) and the thought was : ( ! ! you didnt make me uncomfortable , but i really do need to go . he had a dull ache in his forehead and there was blood on his lower lip . she moved him aside with her hand and stood up . 