he seemed to be looking at her , but she could not tell if he recognized her . he frowned , then relaxed and smiled in welcome . she may not be sure , but i am . she spun , still wearing only her towel , and flipped her wrist again . and i do n't think i can bear it for long ! ' it must have collapsed from its own weight , and the walls crumbled . he extended his hand to me , not looking too sure on whether or not i 'd take it . 