the rich , blue velvet gown she wore made her so magnificent that she quite took his breath away . the truth , i suspect , is probably far less dramatic . '' she sank down on alison 's old corduroy chair , and the springs squeaked . she 'd have to judge once she stepped inside . it would be just a few hours before i saw christopher again . still bound by the blanket and barely able to keep his head above water foster disappeared into the night . 