a copper beam shined up and out in every direction from the edge of the field . she could easily imagine her sister 's claims that joe had exposed himself as grounds for an argument . `` it 's not safe for you to be out walking the streets alone after dark . '' but he never writes to them . '' `` you have a smart mouth , do n't you ? '' i cant help but look over my shoulder and give chase a little wave . so i doubled back to take a look . 