i knew there was n't , or at least i thought there was n't . the two men looked at each other , and that was enough . acting on instinct , i rolled across to where the little person lay , took hold of one of the longer bones , and pulled . when the girl finally left , he stormed out of katies room and headed to her parents house just outside of boston . they always thought the worst where he was concerned . but there was something more , something she could n't quite put her finger on . 