it was better that way because the hard work kept his mind off the current events . he did not much like the idea of staying put , but it did seem the most sensible plan for the time being . i ca n't jus ' sit around an ' wait . it 's an easy matter to study the history . if- '' he stopped , face twisting with fear . i was totally okay with sleeping like this because i had a feeling i knew what kind of welcome home he 'd like . 