he had once asked me why i lived with ivy and the threat she posed to my life and free will , and though i knew why now , telling him would make him worry more , not less . she had been spared death on account of being short . `` tonight 's the amateur dancing contest , '' the guy said . i do n't know the location of the book . '' besides , he understood her desire to find out about the brand . there are many things you need to know . the driveway was lined with cars . 