rivers and swimming pools and fountains become the nerve points of a cracked and dusty season . anyone coming toward us is most probably the enemy . '' the minute my back 's turned , you think nothing of seeing someone else . '' i sniffed and wiped my cheeks once more . then she turned him over and started on his front . `` my boy- '' she sucked in a breath . i gave them a bag with his tie , shoes , a pair of socks , and his watch . 