he continued as she waited for him to pass then rushed from the store , exciting the bell to chime once more . the old man wasnt even trying to hide it . i also need to treat my body-this body that has failed me-as a temple . he growled , keeping his voice low . we were young and i was scared that no one would believe me and i would end up getting more punished once the brown 's found out that i told on them . 