and dodge had a secret-he knew something about panic , knew more about it , probably , than any of the other people on the beach . not a way to get deeper in . 'what time did you get back here ? ' she could hear his footsteps as he crossed to the corner of the attic and the soft sound of the box being placed on the floor . i turned and looked at her with my mouth hanging open . it was stuffed full of paper . books have flown off the shelves and there is n't anything more . 