Yes, she tries to free herself

This was as good a chance as any. Who knows what else those girls were planning? They might not even be coming back at all. Julie tried and struggled to get her arm free. It took some doing, but finally her hand slipped through. She quickly untied her other hand as well, and then squatted down to free her feet.

"Going so soon?"

Julie shot up. The girls had come back after all.

"I thought you weren't coming..."

"Oh? You don't trust _us? _You are the thief, remember? Clearly you have not learned your lesson yet. Should we just call the cops?"

"No, no, I'll learn." Julie pleaded.

"Alright then. But clearly just standing her is not enough. Luckily, we know a better place to really drive the message home."