--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Do you remember that I said I have…" description: "\"“Do you remember that I said I have something to show you?\" Back when they were entering the house. Before she'd seen Hugh. Before their argument. \"Yes..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c50/elizabeth-hoyt-1675_awwwww-moments_do-you-remember-that-i-said-i-have-somet_762243.jpg" --- # Do you remember that I said I have something to show you?"… ![“Do you remember that I said I have something to show you?" Back when they were entering the house. Before she'd seen Hugh. Before their argument. "Yes?" He pushed open the door to her bedroom. "Look." She went inside and saw Valente sitting on the floor in front of her fireplace with a basket. He…” quote by Elizabeth Hoyt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c50/elizabeth-hoyt-1675_awwwww-moments_do-you-remember-that-i-said-i-have-somet_762243.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c50/elizabeth-hoyt-1675_awwwww-moments_do-you-remember-that-i-said-i-have-somet_762243.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c50/elizabeth-hoyt-1675_awwwww-moments_do-you-remember-that-i-said-i-have-somet_762243.jpg) > ““Do you remember that I said I have something to show you?" Back when they were entering the house. Before she'd seen Hugh. Before their argument. "Yes?" He pushed open the door to her bedroom. "Look." She went inside and saw Valente sitting on the floor in front of her fireplace with a basket. He had a silly grin on his face. She glanced over her shoulder to Raphael. "What-?" Her husband tilted his chin toward Valente and the basket. "Go and see." At the same time she heard an animal whimper. Her lips parted and she picked up her skirts to hurry to the basket. It was lined with a soft blanket and inside was the sweetest little blond puppy, looking very sorry for itself. Iris stared, torn. Did Raphael think a 'puppy' would be an adequate substitution for him? The moment the puppy saw her it began whimpering and yipping, trying to climb from its wicker prison, but its legs were too short to make the attempt and it ended by falling backward, revealing that it was female. It was hardly the puppy's fault that she was angry with Raphael. "Oh," Iris breathed, sinking to her knees on the carpet opposite Valente. "She's perfect." Somehow the words made tears start in her eyes again. She picked up the puppy, which wriggled in Iris's hands until she held the small animal against her chest. The puppy promptly began licking Iris's chin with a tiny pink tongue. Iris looked up at Raphael through her tears. "What is her name?" He shook his head. "She has none that I know of. You must give her one." Iris stood, cradling the still-squirming puppy carefully, and went to her husband. "Thank you." She stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the lips, trying to convey all she'd said before. All he'd pushed aside. 'Stay. Stay. Stay.' Raphael took her arms gently and kissed her, angling his face over hers. He embraced her as if she were a lifeline. As if he wished to remain with her forever. The puppy yelped and he took a step back, breaking the kiss. Drawing away from her without effort. He walked out of the bedroom. Iris closed her eyes to keep her sorrow and tears in. She kissed the top of the puppy's silky head and whispered in her ear, "Tansy.”” [Elizabeth Hoyt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elizabeth-hoyt/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A woman receives a rescued puppy from her husband, symbolizing hope and reconciliation after conflict. **In simple terms:** A rescued puppy offers emotional healing and a fresh start. Key Takeaway Embrace unexpected gifts to mend relationships Themes hope reconciliation compassion Mood hopeful nostalgic Type narrative emotional When to use this quote - marriage crisis - pet adoption - conflict resolution Key Concepts symbolism emotional healing Questions to Reflect On - What does the puppy represent for each character? - Can a small act truly heal a broken bond? 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She glanced over her shoulder to Raphael. \"What-?\" Her husband tilted his chin toward Valente and the basket. \"Go and see.\" At the same time she heard an animal whimper. Her lips parted and she picked up her skirts to hurry to the basket. It was lined with a soft blanket and inside was the sweetest little blond puppy, looking very sorry for itself. Iris stared, torn. Did Raphael think a 'puppy' would be an adequate substitution for him? The moment the puppy saw her it began whimpering and yipping, trying to climb from its wicker prison, but its legs were too short to make the attempt and it ended by falling backward, revealing that it was female. It was hardly the puppy's fault that she was angry with Raphael. \"Oh,\" Iris breathed, sinking to her knees on the carpet opposite Valente. \"She's perfect.\" Somehow the words made tears start in her eyes again. She picked up the puppy, which wriggled in Iris's hands until she held the small animal against her chest. 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