and now that she was looking at the house , really looking , it had some of the same lines to it , and it was about the same age . if only shed been at the house when hed arrived . and the rope , like a spun thread of white water , running vertically toward freedom . which would explain why she had n't wanted rusty to invite him to graduation . she is on the phone , speaking to someone in tones of forced patience . chapter 17 by evening of the next day cage and the warriors arrived . 