he thought , hoping that this sleep would be all she needed . that i have not chosen to live in it for some years does not mean i was not at liberty to do so at any time i chose . ' she places her fingernail under my chin and drags it forward , cutting my skin . she was tired of listening to him lecture her . he asked breaking the happy silence . toward him , but not nearly as far as he leaned away . `` so ye did , '' he said , keeping his temper . 