i wrapped the rope around the wall hook and felt myself swing slightly on the green drape , cushioned by pillows , as though in an elaborate hammock hanging from the ceiling . ill bring the machine up in a few minutes . he said , ill order something chocolate . i was beginning to see how very grace such a statement was . the world would be a boring place without it . '' as we talked , he looked into my eyes as if i was the only girl at the party , and he grinned at all my jokes . 