it took me a minute to realize that that 's where the smoke was coming from . half the students will be boys . i saw a sly smirk cross his face , just for a moment and then he spoke into the microphone . it would probably be better if i did n't . now , though , i discover those things and am fascinated by them without feeling that they make the city not like home . either way , we still need to find mercer , earl said . i noticed a whole pile of them next to her . 