`` he 's still working on it , '' she joked . he did n't give her anything at all . the sweater seems to be as cold as the floor . `` these are n't , um , dangerous , are they ? '' hed never asked why the rule existed . he squeaked , unusually shaken , and i nodded . in a month , benjy would choose what life he wanted and if i would be in it . do i need to leave you with a babysitter while im away ? 