and there were other signs to watch for : what the birds or fish were doing , and how they were behaving . at this time i 'm unaware as to why i thought it would be a good idea for me to sit by the window . `` we 're not really going to new jersey , are we ? '' she was suddenly interested in unpacking the last bag of groceries . it should have scared the hell out of me for a laundry list of reasons . the old professor sounded as if he 'd been asleep . 