he walked around it , getting a view from all sides . but if she needs a shoulder to cry on , i 'd be happy to lend it to her . '' since i said this in a sing-song voice she smiled at me . `` and how does she feel for him ? '' he did n't seem to know the meaning of the word `` modest . '' chase looked at me , worry written all over his face . maybe i should get a gun or a sword or something . '' 