im no longer trying to hide . `` they 're still looking for him . '' it was said so softly he almost did n't hear her . suddenly far more tired than she 'd been only moments before , she decided to get some sleep . this situation must be just as embarrassing for his son as it had been for ben . he has seen the patterns we talk about , and he has ears that seem to penetrate walls . his one room apartment was empty . you know that saying , `` pinch me ... 