before anyone could respond , he 'd closed the door and stood smiling and waving as the van moved slowly away from the entry . if we capture him , we can give him to the police . i shrank back onto the floor beside dad 's chair . `` it was a bad idea anyway , '' said wacker . * * * * * it was n't a silent night for luke . prob'ly not broken skin yet ? his eyes landed on something purple on the ground . 