'then you know the bit i mean . ' he asked , again , why are you investigating me ? sometimes he shared details as an act of faith . i was still awake , though i did n't want to be . `` they dare approach me so close to my kin ? a gorgeous chandelier hung from the ceiling . she felt cold all over suddenly . a chill passed over her at the thought in all the times shed considered visiting , never had she imagined returning to an empty house . 