he might try to make example of me if i do n't give him money . '' `` just that when you disobey , you 're punished . no way he 'd be able to rest until he knew what the hell was going on . i feel like i 'm making excuses for someone who is n't me . he had to finish the task at hand before the fun could truly begin . i dragged myself out of bed , across the floor , glanced out the window , and flicked the lock . 