`` the metal looks like swiss cheese , i said . `` i could make it worth your while to stay , little girl . his eyes reflected amusement and he fought back a smile . i said , `` what do you think happened ? '' my stomach turned to ice , imagining their screams as they desperately tried to get out . my gracious child , youve grown up into a beautiful young woman havent you ? the nurse was vague about when he could leave , which was fine by him since he was in no rush to get out . 