remembering that i was on a mission , i looked up to see how far the soldiers had gotten . you were born with a gift , and gifts should never go unused . the powder room provided a safe refuge though she could only take a brief respite there if she was not to give the impression of hiding . then one night , my father and lucas were out in the city to trade our goods . well , it seemed like it , mason said . because as long as you keep drinking the wine- '' `` no . 