i think she took off from him again . `` do n't flick your finger off your teeth at me , missy ! he did n't expect kindness from her or anyone . `` thank you , but why are we celebrating ? i nodded again and decided i probably should join this conversation instead of just answering with head gestures . why are there just three of you ? i did as he said , first taking off my boots . `` could you find some like those ? '' my aunt ruby gripped me like her life depended on it . 