Ernie had no idea that Lily was in the underground tunnel beneath the treehouse. Yet, through a mirror-like device in the passage, Lily could see everything happening to Ernie up in the treehouse.
When the snake woman attempted to seduce Ernie, Lily felt a mix of anger and concern. Ernie's resistance to the woman's charms filled Lily with excitement and relief. At that moment, she yearned to run into his arms, pour out all her troubles, clear the misunderstandings between them, and promise never to leave him again.
But being tens of feet underground, she had no way to contact Ernie in the treehouse. She wanted desperately to call for help but feared drawing the attention of the strange creatures lurking in the tunnel.
Angered by Ernie's rejection, the snake woman snapped, "I'll make him
