Then I began slowly sliding it back and forth, pressing it in a little further each time. When everything had settled down I returned to the business at hand. xxx It was pretty obvious that Carol was upset about last night and was too embarrassed to show her face in public. Then she stopped and came around the table to where I was sitting. Her balance suddenly seemed a little unsteady, and it wasn’t until I heard her muffled whimpers that I realized she had lifted one hand to cover her mouth. I heard a quick gasp when my hand made contact, but nothing further. I’d also guess that you’re more ashamed of the fact that I know this about you than you are of the fact itself.
