two of them , the way red said . they were small and sort of disgusting-looking . the animals moved quickly as the canvas lifted and were on the side toward the youngsters . red poked a cautious finger at them . '' watch out , '' said slim in agony . '' they do n't hurt you , '' said
red

'' i like my job and it makes me feel as if i 'm contributing something to the world . '' '' most people simply recycle , '' he replied with humor . emma could n't help it . his comment was so typical and so true that she burst out laughing . '' you 're right , but those people do other things to help and do n't just
recycle

it did n't help that outside the rain and the wind had struck land with a vengeance some forty minutes ago . he crossed the living room to the stone fireplace , picked up an iron poker , and prodded the fire . the blaze did n't need prodding , but it gave him something to do with his hands . '' i 've enjoyed your books , '' she said . '' i 've got all four in the
series