once the goods arrived in new york , they were stored at the lodge . she was afraid to touch him , afraid the boy could be wearing his own disguise and that suddenly a monster would appear in his place . i finally had some idea of what the book meant . did eleven-year-olds talk like babies or grown-ups ? back in the car , he dropped the damaged knife on the floor of the back seat . lucas shot a piercing gaze at him . you were planning to keep it for yourself , right ? 