Alice took fourteen steps to one wall and then another fourteen to her chair, she paused and then took steps to the other wall and counted her steps only then did the girl returned to the chair, only then did she sit down, her pale eyes were cast down to her knees and her hands that were upon them. The girl listened to the ticking clock for exactly one minute before speaking herself.<br/><br/>“Yes we have things to discuss; I think I should return here, it will be better for me. I have tried and though adequate it is not appropriate. I wish to return to my home. Speak to my parents please and smile less.” A number of passwords and codes passed through her mind as she spoke. Still Alice did not look up instead the girl tapped out a beadt on her knee with her index finger.<br/>