my fingers wrapped themselves around a large rock as something close to a plan started running through my head . your hand , my dear , she said . does she actually expect me to answer this ? something in the room called out , `` free me of this prison and i will grant you a wish . '' had to guess at the sizes . '' but you did not believe her , so you came here to find out for yourself . it was half a house , still standing . i had hoped one day to see you again . '' 