instantly terrified again , she shrank back into the shelter of the wardrobe , straining her eyes to see him , but he 'd disappeared . `` very well , '' i say , then continue down the stairs . `` it sounded interesting , but she stopped talking before she told me the name of the person who supposedly has one . she just looks at him for a moment , studying his face . then her perfect lips turned up in a mischievous smile . `` are they likely to be interested ? we were supposed to put it out . 