... but in a way it 's not his fault . of course , it still didnt explain how he was getting in and out of his room in the middle of the night , but she hoped that would come to light . we have been pushing hard , so get some rest before we head off again . the squirrel leapt into the grass on the other side . water ran in the kitchen sink . `` this is the way we 're doing it , '' i said , rapidly losing patience . 