now , i do n't even know what words to stutter out next . out here , i was safe from watching eyes . have you taken a look at yourself lately ? '' `` i think you just might make a place for yourself here ... little sister . '' echo glided up to the cottage and flattened herself against one of its outer walls . she nodded and told him , very good . thomas , of course , is more than happy to take on the task . then he leaned against it , wheezing horribly . 