furthermore , it was 8 years old now . when i woke up , my mouth was stuffed with golden music . sometimes even grace felt that that man was slipping away from her . what are you guys doing here ? he hoisted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist as she clutched tightly at his shoulders . one of the neighbors said he thought shed left about an hour ago . `` you said you did n't want to be alone . '' 