which only made her feel even more awkward , since she did n't know anyone . there was a spot of white ceramic where the paint had chipped off the broom when it had fallen , and i wondered why she still had it . he pulled her into his arms and bent his head . i had half-expected , half-feared it . almost as soon as they entered this path lucy noticed that she had a little stone in her shoe . because maybe you know what the answer is , after all , do n't you ? 