it did n't matter that they were both fully dressed and separated by a few inches . she sat there , on the ground looking up , waiting for him to say something . she sat down on the wide sill beside him . `` yes , of course , '' she replied , turning immediately to the door , grateful that she was able to avoid the previous conversation . im sorry to hear that , mother says . well check it out in a few minutes . he 'd never even touched the lad . he looked tired and a bit relieved . 