'this might just turn out to be a very interesting war . ' we have a job to do here . chapter 13 tess was beside herself with excitement when i told her i was going to the dance after all , she even set up a time and date for dress shopping . i gasped when my head cleared the water and used my only available arm to tread water . it was good that they were only there briefly . had to feed the dog , though . that 's where she was , for choir practice . '' 