perhaps it would grow stronger , building with use , like a muscle . `` there will be no bread and cheese for my lord . the thought made her feel light-headed . `` does death bring freedom , or is it the end of freedom ? '' her hand pressed against my heart , a gentle touch that should have meant something to me . `` i 'm not exactly one of your young friends . it was immediately apparent she had never expected him to recognize the words shed spoken . i said suddenly , unable to contain myself . 