“Told her she was beautiful. Didn't give up when she didn't believe me.”

“She was wearing a pair of my pajamas with the sleeves rolled up. When she laughed I wanted her again. A minute later she asked me if I loved her. I told her it didn't mean anything but that I didn't think so. She looked sad. But as we were fixing lunch, and for no apparent reason, she laughed in such a way that I kissed her.”

“To his great relief she recommended no course of action. She listened. She didn't believe in giving advice, even when asked.”

“She didn't care that people called her a bitch. 'It's just another word for feminist,' she told me with pride.”

“She closed her eyes. "I didn't know that. i didn't know anything. It scares me the things I told myself. But I would have told myself almost anything, because I wanted to believe him.""Why?""Because I wanted to be with you.”

“She said I could have a seat on the couch if I wanted to, but I told her I didn't believe in leather, so I stood.”