`` that man right there can identify me , '' the stranger pointed straight at seth who now stepped off the porch . far from reassured , he studied the vast three-story home perched on a hill that overlooked the lake . i said , how else could a goblin earn money ? what if i want an oversized rat , mister ? '' i knew he 'd take care of everything . it would kill me if she was not in my life . `` he forgot to bring us the wine . '' a series of firm knocks rained against the door . 