truth is she didnt even have a sister , and she told him so . `` i will answer your question now , '' she said , forcing the words out . the smile grew under his mask , it seemed the threat to the old man had brought strength back to their arms . the lake was the central focus of the view but to the left there was a swing set and slide and to the right there was a small building with a sign that said snack shack . well , that was n't the case , now , was it ? 