mosquitoes gouged her skin , but she could do nothing about it . why could he kill a man whose death brought him nothing , and yet not be able to kill somebody when he had everything in the world to gain from it ? was n't he supposed to be in prison ? her hands trembled as she picked up the envelope . `` we both know that 's not the truth . '' scout nodded and sat cross- legged on the bed . he could talk to patty about this , but she wouldnt understand . 