maybe that 's what he wants , but is that what you want ? he managed to get up into the higher branches before he felt the tree waving too much under his weight . i could , in the same way you could trade an arm for a slice of turkey pie . no freaking way , he whispered under his breath as he took a few steps back . she does n't stir until i 'm wiping her face off with a washcloth . because it 's the symbol for patience , '' i replied . 