beneath it she wore a thin silk nightgown , but evidently even that was too much . if i have to face it , might as well do it now , with my friend . as though he was trying to give his parents a reason to lock him away . wait till you hear it , cora promised repeatedly . they cut him down and split his personal belongings between themselves . `` i told you i knew them , '' i say , kicking a shirt out of the way as i make my way back over to the bed . 