as we pulled into the drive , i gave the thought a final hearty nod . by then , ruth and i were busy in the kitchen , preparing dinner . go straight on , for thus you will have the cover of the woodland for many miles . and if this is where she wanted to be , he would n't deny her . they were approaching from either direction on state road 837 . i dont think he was joking around im sure he wasnt thanks for your help . he said her name softly , and she spun around . 