like there were four party hats and one had seven stripes instead of six . she says she got the blood on her because she thought she 'd help out the cook by stuffing the chickens for dinner . he rubs his mouth in thought , and he lets out another short laugh . my heart missed a beat , or three . she stopped and looked around , then studied the ground . `` it 's not that we need your help , '' she finally said . now i know that , i can not release you . 