they are young and likely to be confused . '' his mind refused to work , flooded now with need . with his right hand , he covered his mouth . with a frantic stare , she looked between her father 's slumped form on the dingy floor and the new man in front of her . he also worried about his mother and the rest of his relatives . shed been aware of enjoying one or two sweets but there were about forty wrappers on the floor . 