the heavy blue drapes were drawn . he did not blame charles for being upset . not because of a lack of stomach for the task , but rather because she could afford it . the rock , and all of the dancing around that preceded it ? `` i could be wrong , but ... if i had to guess , i 'd say you like me better than you want to admit . '' and reminded me she did n't smoke . she smiled gently in the shadows , her eyes full of love . were not idiots , you dumb bird ! 