shed been expecting and hoping the old man would be asleep , so they could startle him into telling the truth . but she had to wear it all times in public . i knew that no matter what , i had turned a corner and i could n't go back . i believed him and , for a time , believed that we would live happily ever after . not a lot to work with here . '' ice-ghost stirred and answered , yes , im okay , just a little bruised , i suppose . 