`` you can stay at the house , '' she said . i dont do that sort of thing . she shook her head and said many more words , only one of which he recognized . heading for her room , she wanted to start making preparations . then the freezing had occurred , and he had n't left my side until they had taken him from me . they were exotic , freshly made , a gourmet treat . who came up with the idea that country meant quiet , she thought . the cops immediately started to lower their weapon . 