where was that town crier that had lured them inside the tent ? they showed jordan at different ages , along with various brothers and sisters . i guess its futile to pit your wits against a machine , such is the element of luck involved , he said . they were supposed to take you . '' i told him that made sense , but i could n't wait any longer . from the ridge , one could see the roof of the cabin , built into the ridge , and the lake beyond . my father is on a business trip . 