do n't buy her a car or a horse while she 's here . '' `` the thing with the salt , '' he repeated . if that were to be consistent , mary should be in a hospital gown . shes carrying at least two , maybe three . i got mad at the thing for making me afraid . and seeing this , he had to wonder how many bodies were out there . i raised my eyebrows and leaned close to her . he settled himself between her legs and nudged against her . 