we can get it tomorrow in the daylight . i 'm sure i weep over it for hours together sometimes . and he needed time to make a few plans . for all she knew , he might say that to all the girls . *** the drive to the vet is quiet . `` suit yourself , '' he said , twisting the cap off his water and bringing it to his mouth . however long i 'm on stage , i 'm not even me . he continued to drive slowly toward the palace . 