then three weeks ago it was over . `` no , my lord , '' the boy said , puffing . `` you girls do n't fool me one bit . i took her hands in both of mine . the kites applauded , hugs all around . maybe she did the muscle-squeezing trick for her own pleasure , but it felt great to him . `` answering any question is one thing , but will you tell the truth ? '' `` you brought your sister with you ? 