at least a dozen , but probably fewer than a score . '' gabby looked around at her family with absolute love and happiness . i used the plastic card in the lock . `` i see the house is still standing and did n't explode while i was gone , '' she remarked . at least they would know she was n't in the hands of some madman , actively suffering . they lift my eyes to the level of his straight , stern mouth . stay off the system wide net otherwise . '' 