they got back to work , examining the information on the table once more . he glanced at the bag still resting at his side and gave it a pat . he taught her how to throw in cages to trap lobsters , how to steer the boat and how to gauge the wind to get to their destination . for good measure , ray threw some old quilts and blankets and clothes over the boxes so things would look a little more normal . the sigh was filled with worry and hope for my stupid plan . 