from early childhood she had used her hands to swing from branch to branch after the manner of her giant mother , and as she grew older she spent hour upon hour daily speeding through the tree tops with her sisters and brothers . have a nice hot bath , watch your favorite movie and then ill be here . and she knew he could feel hers . she asked , holding the knife out to me . `` it is n't likely that last night will have ... consequences . '' thank you , i said and started to walk away . 