i had to take your clothes off and bathe you . `` oh , dear , '' violet said with a laugh as the ducks continued to follow them as they walked . you can be helped , if you will just give someone a chance to try . he shook off my hand and took a step toward her . nat shakes her head and sinks in her seat . knowing suddenly seemed so important she could n't possibly sleep until he solved the mystery for her . and i know the pearl dragon would want to help his brothers and sisters . 