`` i was getting bored of listening to him talk . '' not that he was bad ; he was in fact a very nice and gentle person . `` i know sweetie , '' shelly said , but it will really be to my advantage . his hand came under my jaw , clamping it shut . one squeal could give them away . he made me promise never to bring shame down on the family and create that kind of anger . '' maybe he could help find her . `` it should start any day now . 