after falling into a deep sleep that night , the result of his exhaustion , jake spent a pleasant day with his parents , followed the next day by a small gathering of close friends to celebrate his father 's seventh decade . by now everyone was pretty much tired of talking . she smiled at me , nodded at sherbet , and left . he stretched and hopped over to his litter pan . there is no time for lurking , '' she barked . the window shutters were closed , and the door was locked . 