"Sure, I could teach you how to sew. It's not as hard as it looks!" His smile was cheerful, almost beaming. "In fact, I could make you a costume if you wanted one. It would give me something to do, besides my homework."

When the mention of Halloween came up, he looked a little confused.

"You mean "All Soul's Day"?" he asked. "That is what it is called at home. I never got to dress up or take part in it. Too dangerous, as I could be kidnapped and held for ransom."