there were two pigeons who used to land on the window of my bedchamber at glencarin , and we three conversed , though of course , pigeons have little to say- '' at this , the most ominous time of her life , jenny 's shoulders began to .shake with helpless laughter , and she wrapped her arms around the startled little woman , while mirth exploded from her chest and tears of fear and exhaustion filled her eyes .