i tried to scream loud enough to make my Granny hear me one time. i screamed and screamed. The chain at my throat would tighten and tears welled in my eyes and spilled down my cheeks. Exertion left me exhausted and panting and still my shrieks went unanswered. Then i couldn't reach my water. i lay in misery until he pulled the door open hours later and said he had heard me. His hearing was always good.