`` it did n't look like torture exactly . her eyes are wide open and staring at me . still , all she had to do was wait . her own bedroom was just above . she tugged her hand free of the net . shouted nancy , grumbling about making them worried . `` what about going to my father and asking his permission ? '' `` well , '' violet said , and put her hands on her hips . are you still going to claim you dont want me ? now she was in trouble because of it . 