he had forgotten the note of that bell , and now its peculiar tinkle seemed to remind him of something and to bring it clearly before him ... . i was offered even more time off school . i murmured quickly , trying to get away from him . the wall directly behind him had had a large section removed and replaced with inch-thick iron bars . both were missing a part of their bodies . paris sighed , the darkness rising again . i do n't want to put you kids in any danger . 