“But Laura Wishart is dead. I know that. I watched Jasper Jones cut her down. Then we threw her in the water. And now they’re looking for her, and when they find her, they’ll come for me.” Page 98
Setting 4: Jeffery's House
I must have slept solidly, because I wake in that same position, curled on my side. I feel old and sluggish, like I could sleep the night through again." Page 78
Setting 5: School
“I arrive at the library. Save for Mrs. Harvey, the librarian, it is empty. Since i’ve been devouring my father’s books, I’ve spent less and less time here.” Page 82
Setting 6: Forest
“I walk quickly to Jeffery’s, intermittently looking over my shoulder.” Page 80
“As I walk past the school oval, I watch some kids trying to get a kite started.” Page 81-82
He's starting to walk faster. Branches and shrubs snap back at me with more force. My arm has been scratched by bracken. I don't complain. I just adjust my speed to match. Our feet share the same crisp military rhythm. Page 8