no , she was absolutely certain she loved them and never wanted anything bad to happen to them . at this point , she could n't even guess . `` how old was the girl who gave you these clothes ? '' `` you have n't lacked for a ready opinion in the whole of your very long life . '' the right side of the living room was just as tidy but it was empty . at the head of the stairs they were met by a lovely young woman dressed all in white satin . 