her gaze got caught on his , and they peered at each other , silent , for a long time . he was trying to solve a mystery . they both stood still for a moment , and then thomas cleared his throat and said , `` are you all right ? i felt her laugh and she reached up to squeeze the hand i had thrown over her shoulder . she probably doesnt know how to use it yet . they wanted to find him every bit as much as she did . 