Do you like to slide?" His voice was eager. Stair rails! Did he suspect me? I forced a sigh. "No, Majesty. I'm terrified of heights."" Oh." His polite tone had returned." I wish I could enjoy it. This fear of heights is an affliction." He nodded, a show of sympathy but not much interest. I was losing him." Especially, " I added, "as I've grown taller. Gail Carson Levine
About This Quote

This joke is saying that even though he might have grown taller, he's still afraid of the stairs. When people feel uncomfortable, they often try to change the subject or use humor to get out of it. The line about how the girl is afraid of the stairs says that she is still afraid of being too tall.

Source: Ella Enchanted

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