`` hi , grandma , '' she replied in a humble voice . i saw you , alone , dancing with the shadows. `` when did you decide not to tip them to the well ? '' `` set me down , '' seth demanded , legs swinging . hes been working basically around the clock , coming home only to sleep . he laid the photo on the clean portion of the desk . `` you do n't really think they will hurt me badly , do you ? '' it was far older than the other book . 