i think we would be better off out at the farm . '' in horror i watched her tail disappear around the corner into his room , followed closely by the sound of a large object crashing onto the bed . `` you got any plans for today ? '' when i asked , he replied , `` i 'm on vacation , more or less . '' from what i had seen of oak hollow , there was n't much to attract visitors . carl lee walked slowly around the yard , never leaving the fence . 