" Is he safe?" I whispered as soon as the baker was out of earshot." I very much doubt it," Hal said in a low voice.I frowned. " You're meant to say 'yes, I'd trust him with my life.' That sort of thing. Something reassuring." He blinked twice at me. " I beg your pardon. Next time I'll read between your very vague lines, and lie. Will that make you happy? "