though he knew that she could not see him , he slid into the shadows , hiding behind the large oak once more . the boy 's skin was so white and clear that it seemed to have a light shining behind it . it might be just one of gods rotten jokes . `` now then , what is this thought experiment ? lily frowned at jake 's words and harsh tone . `` i like the way you feel too . '' looking at the porcelain horses , the hand mirror , the comb , curlers in a little cardboard box . 