she did not move , did not even breathe as she watched him in silent , fascinated wonder . this is your bunk on the left . beside him stood a very small woman , almost child-size , with thick brown hair knotted at the nape of her neck , and a neat , clever little face with bright , dark eyes like a bird 's . he lands on top of me and stares down into my eyes . 'but what 's worth more than gold ? ' if we send two teams , we can meet there . 