`` you may be hungry and someone else may cook , '' he had his arms crossed angrily over his chest . do you want more blood on your pretty little hands , my darling ? '' at any rate , thanks again for dropping by . he wondered if she 'd remember the distinction they 'd made last night between jacuzzis and hot tubs . she took an occasional harsh breath , as though holding back her pain by force of will . `` i hate to flatter myself so , but all the indications seem to point that way . 