there it is , just the slightest ray of hope-the reason i ca n't give up on him . now , please , wo n't you journey into the dark and shadowy places ? he looked up at her , his eyes bloodshot , weary . and the experience would give her information for her book , not to mention a great opportunity to find out what mrs. partridge knew about the blue-green book . `` but i 'm not a big fan of eggs . '' they were f**king heavenly to look at . 