to relive those details."

"No, enough time's gone by." I explained about

Craig's parents and how I thought that led him to be as

reckless as he was.

"Whatever they did, they regret it now and will

for the rest of their lives," Uncle Tyler said. "That doesn't bring him hack," I said. "No. Sometimes I wonder if it all isn't just

dumb luck. When I was your age, I did some pretty

stupid things and came close. You know what they

say, There but for the grace of God go I.

He studied me a moment, then put his cup

down and ran his forefinger over the edge. I had long

ago realized that was the preamble to some deep

comment or very prodding question, so I braced

myself.

"I couldn't be more pleased about your wanting

to live with us for your senior year," he began and

then looked up aunt, "but I'd hate to think our

agreeing to it was bringing your grandparents any

pain."

"I know." "And I'd hate to think you believe this is the

total answer to everything. Those answers are inside

you, Alice. It doesn't matter where you live." I thought for a moment. He looked like he was

holding his breath. I knew he didn't want to do or say

anything that would upset Zipporah.

"I think it does in my case, Uncle Tyler. You

see, where I live back in Sandburg my mother still

lives. She haunts that village and those people. They

won't let go of it, and that puts deep shadows inside

me and prevents me from finding the answers you

mentioned."

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