and i thought , ice is only water , so it must have rainbows in it too . i lifted my foot to feel for the edge . my hands opened and closed at my sides . listen , she had the devils own temper , and her tongue could cut stone to ribbons ! it was my dream , you know ? but ill give the general that . `` i ... do n't know what you 're talking about . '' her eyes were green ; the tip of her small nose was kind of pointy looking . 