his little demand pushes any sympathy i felt away . no , he said , just a little too quickly . if they brushed off the bits of gravel , they could eat most of it . well , that is for you to find out . the queen went back to staring at the pool . i was happy to be back in contact with her , but as far as getting help , i knew i just could n't ask . or rather , she holds her coat between us while i do . 