the others ' laughter echoed throughout the room . his own , and those he keeps for others . no , im far from sure but i cant stand around and let them shout at me . you have to give it a chance . all of it was true , it only added to his troubles . i ca n't picture you at twelve , wearing ruffles . '' my worries were relieved when we pulled up to the salon five minutes early . `` you 're not supposed to leave the house . '' 