I just wanted something…’ ‘I know — of your own.’ ‘Yes.’ ‘I’m sorry too, Little Girl. But in a few years. It will be a better time.�...� You sniffed. I dried your eyes with my handkerchief. You used it to blow your nose. ‘Yes. I know you’re right.’ You took my right hand and held it up, pressing your left hand fingertips against the tips of my fingers. You were thoughtful and quiet and we sat together, fingers touching, you on my lap — until you sighed. ‘Thank you, Shujin.’ ‘I love you, Konekochan.. “What’s the matter?” I asked. “Ian has gone and broken his leg at the football, and we are booked up for our holiday to Turkey. We are supposed to leave tomorrow, but now he can’t go and I was wondering if you could come with me, in his place. I know its short notice, but you are the only one that I would feel comfortable with.”“I’ll phone Bill and see how he feels about me suddenly disappearing on holiday, especially to Turkey,” I’d never been that far away on holiday, and certainly not. I smiled, “No, in this case they did get it right. Thank you for your concern and for the help I know you’ve provided for them this week. They sing your praises to me constantly. Please enjoy the rest of the evening on your own. If you need, please feel free to take the sedan. We won’t be going out.”“Thank you, sir. If you just leave the kitchen a good mess after your party that will be fine and give me some way to contribute tomorrow when I arrive. I should be here about ten a.m. Good evening,. I always am," she said."Damn it! Megan, why are you being like Kelley? Can't you see that I don't want you to run alone?" Show me the route tomorrow, and let me decide if it's dangerous," she said."Okay," I said, not wanting to argue with her. I had to admit that she had a point. The river route was not nearly as dangerous as what might happen if we ran together every other morning.We went back to the apartment to get their belongings. I called Kelley while they were packing. I told her that.