it would also serve as a handy weapon . i thought he was bizarre ... and really kind of sweet . no , i said , its the usual amount . what happened to the time when we were driven by ideas , not survival ? chapter 5 he shortened his stride to allow her to keep up with him more easily as he led her back out into the crisp , mountain air . the only thing i did today was chase down a peeper . her shoulders came up to the middle of his ribs at most . 