she said nothing , but she was ready for them , and it was only by an effort of will that she did not throw back her head and howl . because that is exactly what i had in mind ! '' the world around him faded another few degrees . he told me to take time , but how much time did he think i would need . what had she been worried about ? her weapons and shields and other little store of treasures were littered about . it must have been in twelfth grade . 