hi , said a voice , stopping tammy 's thought . `` did you think i would n't see it ? '' this was as close to running barefoot through the grass or sand back home as she could get . he squeezes my hand under the table . she washed and pressed them regularly even though she did n't need to . keys were staples of charm necklaces , so they had universal appeal , but these particular keys had a unique look that stood out , a sense that they could unlock stories , or hearts , or secrets . 