being able to call him was a temptation i did n't need . she did n't seem concerned , she simply tugged on my hand . `` and today is your first day in elementary school ? '' `` i thought we talked about this that night in the motel room . i ask , my head down while i stare at the food in front of me . the old man bent his head close to dean and whispered , what is your name ? look at how pretty the colors are . '' 