she had gone there on an elementary-school field trip with her class some years back . i could n't even concentrate on the movie . good , thought charles , it was best if she had more of a prickly demeanor around him . the man behind the desk did nothing . `` from an old book made of paper . what kind of threat do they pose ? '' `` i 'm so glad the recital is tonight so i can concentrate on the business tomorrow . '' wearing a powder-blue sweater and a short skirt . 