however , i convinced her i was fine and that i would be okay . theres a professor who wanted to buy the place , but she told him shed rent it , that you wouldnt want to let it go . as i listen to the room around me , i think that i can hear her voice . he was very , very good at that . sleep and tiredness weighed her down . marys face then took on life again . her foot was on the brake . 'you have n't come flying home for any other reason ? ' 