`` you know , i think i just might , '' the new principal smiled and walked into the girls ' shed to get changed . lots of wood and thick red rugs and lamps . i did love your mother , as much as i could at that time . as the party was a surprise , steven had invited his parents out to dinner and made the excuse of forgetting his wallet at his house . where were you opening day of hunting season around dawn ? i mean , what is up with that ? 