`` he 's been looking a long time , mrs. carter , without success . there are things in that paper that nobody knows but me , or ever will . frost-nipped at least , she thought , peering at them . the look on her face accused him of hurting her even though he had no idea how he 'd managed to do that . what are all those birds doing ? id painted the cabinets and table and chairs a deep barn red . august 14th 10:04 am . 