only barely aware of what he was doing , he wrapped his arms around himself , hugging his own body tight , as if he could keep himself from coming undone . someone would surely get trampled-probably me . talk to him if you want to know something about his life . '' a damp , dreary morning peeked through the doorway , mist rising off the grass . `` i told you there 's no one here ! '' he scanned the trees at the edge of the clearing , looking for any movement . 