Lou listened well to Mr. McBride's story and shook his head at all the right parts. His warnings about Madeline went in one ear and out the other, though, as he always liked to assume the best in people and he believed Maddie really was a good person. Still, to assuage the fellow, he replied, "I will be careful," as he worked on the straps. Rain started to fall, little pitter-patters at first, and Lou found himself humming cheerfully, not much minding the rain. The worry crossed his mind that if he got too wet, he might catch a cold or worse, but he brushed it away as he was nearly done on this side and would be able to head along home soon to get his rain jacket and umbrella.