Related Clues:
- Didn't surface for a while (2 words)
- Stashed in a safe place
- Prepared for a surprise party, say
- Avoided the seeker
- Remained in ambush
- Feeling bad -- at rock bottom?
- Kept out of view
- Stashed in a secret spot
- Palmed, say
- Remained in hiding
- Remained concealed
- Avoided being found
- Didn't seek, say
- Stashed secretly