Promises

When I came downstairs and she was barking, I said to her "don't worry girl, he'll be back, I promise." As I spoke the word "promise" I winced a bit, realizing I shouldn't jinx anything, and I almost looked for some wood to knock on, but decided this was too serious for that.

A few seconds later the phone rang. A part of me knew that when I answered it, I would find out my promise was false. Sure enough, he's not coming back.

Now is it silly that what I feel worst about is having lied to Patti?