also , he was at a loss about how to respond . she could make out the voice of the fat man by the door . `` you were willing to do that to your hive ? '' she stopped and turned , crossing herself again . `` hopefully it will only take a minute . '' but it was kind of freaky . the neighbor 's dog barked in the distance . `` i told you not to do it . '' why dont you come to my office so we can talk in private ? 